The Wind in the Willows 28 years old
Go wild in the country!
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself. This fantastic roller-coaster ride of hilarious adventures was both written and directed by Terry Jones, who also plays the central role of Mr. Toad. Alongside three former Pythons are a gallery of well-known faces all bringing wit and wonder to a feast of colourful characters. An absolutely charming film to delight children and adults alike, The Wind in the Willows is a perfect updating of Kenneth Grahame’s well-loved children’s classic.
Credits
The Wind in the Willows Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Graham McTavish He was 36, now 63 years old | as Drunken Weasel |
| Eric Idle He was 54, now 81 years old | as Rat |
| Steve Coogan He was 32, now 59 years old | as Mole |
| John Cleese He was 58, now 85 years old | as Mr. Toad's Lawyer |
| Stephen Fry He was 40, now 67 years old | as The Judge |
| Julia Sawalha She was 29, now 56 years old | as The Jailer's Daughter |
| Bernard Hill He was 52, now 80 years old | as The Engine Driver |
| Robert Bathurst He was 40, now 67 years old | as St John Weasel |
| Nicol Williamson He was 61, 75 years old when he died | as Badger |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths He was 40, now 67 years old | as The Prosecution Counsel |
| Richard Ridings He was 39, now 66 years old | as The Guard |
| Michael Palin He was 54, now 81 years old | as The Sun |
| Don Henderson He was 64, 64 years old when he died | as The Sentry |
| Antony Sher He was 48, now 75 years old | as Chief Weasel |
| Richard James | as Geoffrey Weasel and Mole's Clock |
| Terry Jones He was 55, 77 years old when he died | as Toad |
| Victoria Wood She was 44, 62 years old when she died | as The Tea Lady |
| Nigel Planer He was 44, now 71 years old | as Car Salesman |
| Hugo Blick He was 31, now 60 years old | as Justin |
| John Boswall He was 77, 91 years old when he died | as The Elderly Gentleman |
The Wind in the Willows Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| David Tattersall as Director of Photography. He was 36 (now 64) years old | Camera |
| John Du Prez as Music. He was 50 (now 78) years old | Sound |
| Terry Jones as Director. He was 55 (77) years old when He died | Directing |
| Terry Jones as Screenplay. He was 55 (77) years old when He died | Writing |
| Julian Doyle as Editor. He was 62 (72) years old when He died | Editing |
| James Acheson as Production Design. He was 51 (now 78) years old | Art |
| James Acheson as Costume Design. He was 51 (now 78) years old | Costume & Make-Up |
| Kenneth Grahame as Novel. He was 138 (73) years old when He died | Writing |
The Wind in the Willows (28 years)
Go wild in the country!
- Release day: Wednesday, October 16, 1996
- Runtime: 84 minutes