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30 November 1987 (USA)
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When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she...
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Won Primetime Emmy.
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Excellent Family Entertainment!
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gennie James | ... | Mary Lennox |
| Barret Oliver | ... | Dickon Sowerby |
| Jadrien Steele | ... | Colin Craven |
| Michael Hordern | ... | Ben Weatherstaff |
| Billie Whitelaw | ... | Mrs. Medlock |
 | Derek Jacobi | ... | Archibald Craven |
| Lucy Gutteridge | ... | Mrs. Lennox |
 | Colin Firth | ... | Adult Colin Craven |
| Julian Glover | ... | Colonel McGraw |
| Cassie Stuart | ... | Martha |
| Philip Locke | ... | Pitcher |
| Karen Archer | ... | Mrs. Crawford |
| Irina Brook | ... | Adult Mary |
| David Waller | ... | Dr. Craven |
| Pat Heywood | ... | Mrs. Sowerby |
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Netherlands:100 min | USA:100 min
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Many of Highclere Castle's furnishings were used during filming and are arranged in the same manner throughout the house today.
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Version of "O Jardim Encantado" (1959)
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This is the BEST movie version of the classic story. The one complaint I have with most book-to-movie adaptations is how they totally change the story. This one, however, is true to the story. The 1993 version may have more polish, but this version has more soul. It has become a "keeper" in our family's video library. As my children have grown up and moved out, they make sure I buy them a copy. It was no surprise when this movie won the Emmy for "Outstanding Children's Program" in 1988. Gennie James' portrayal of Mary Lennox is excellent, and her transformation is totally believable. For the most part, the supporting cast is excellent. Michael Hordern (Ben Weatherstaff), one of the best character actors of all time, was the perfect choice for this role. His scenes with Gennie and Irina Brook (adult Mary) were flawless. Barret Oliver (Dickon) gives a wonderful performance, which was typical of this young actor. The only exception would be Jadrien Steele's portrayal of Colin Craven. His acting is almost as stiff as his legs are supposed to be. If you have children, you want this movie.