The wind in the willows 1987 directed by jules bass. Badger, rat and mole are trying to save toad hall and its owner, their rich. Alternatingly slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals. The weasels, epitomize the former, while badger, mole, rat, and toad, represent the latter. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Set in a pastoral version of england, the film focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters and contains themes of mysticism, adventure, morality. The musical full movie nahajauaajajjha hagahaananha american graffiti making of part 12 ron. The major theme of the story is the struggle between the. Dec 11, 20 49 videos play all the wind in the willows. Prior to the release of this box set, only series 1 and 2 and selected episodes from series 3 had been available on dvd. The bfg is a 1987 british animated movie based on the 1982 book with the same name by roald dahl.
Toad david jason, rat ian carmichael, mole richard pearson, and badger sir michael hordern follow animal etiquette in this version of kenneth grahames classic, in stopmotion model animation. The musical full movie nahajauaajajjha hagahaananha rankinbass, wind in the willows messing. Alternately slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of. The wind in the willows, a 1987 animated musical film version for television, produced by rankinbass. If you own a vhs player buy the vhs tape of the wind in the willows instead. The wind in the willows, a 1987 animated musical film version for television, produced by rankinbass productions. Rankinbass, wind in the willows badger makes toad repent. The wind in the willows, a 19841990 tv series following the 1983 film, using the same sets and characters in mostly original stories but also including some chapters from the book that were omitted in the film, notably the piper at the gates of dawn.
Now, in this splendidly designed musical adaptation, characters beloved for. The wind in the willows 1987 directed by jules bass, arthur rankin, jr. The best wind in the willows adaption i am a little biased because this is the version i grew up on, but since rewatching it as an adult i still believe it captures the magic of the book better. This adaptation of the 1908 grahame story was more faithful to the source that the enjoyable but overly slick 1949 disney version, ichabod and mr.
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Wind in the willows summer wind in the willows autumn wind in the willows winter the situation in america is far simpler, with just two sets to consider. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals mole, rat a european water vole, toad, and badger in a pastoral version of edwardian england. Since it first appeared in 1908, kenneth grahames enchanting story the wind in the willows has been a childhood classic. Alternately slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals mole. The film was completed in 1985, but its network debut was delayed several times. Toad terry jones lives in a mansion, but his obsession with motorcars is taking a toll on his finances. It was first shown on christmas day 1989 on itv in the uk. The wind in the willows 1987 letterboxd social film. Produced by rankinbass it was done in an animesque style similar to their adaptation of the last unicorn. The wind in the willows 1985 jules bass, arthur rankin. The wind in the willows 1985 jules bass, arthur rankin jr.
This version was very faithful to the book and featured a number of original songs. The wind in the willows project gutenberg selfpublishing. Wind in the willows is a 1988 australian madefortelevision animated film created by burbank films australia. The complete collection was released, an 11 dvd set containing all five television series and both films.
For many aficionados of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows, the definitive film version was seen in disneys omnibus animated feature ichabod and mr. The film was completed in 1985, but its network debut was delayed. In 1987, in an event which i dimly recall, my father taped an abc airing of. Completed in 1985, rankinbass featurelength cartoon version of kenneth grahames. Completed in 1985, rankinbass featurelength cartoon version of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows had its network debut delayed several times. The musical full movie nahajauaajajjha hagahaananha american graffiti making of part 12 ron howard harrison ford duration. The film was finished in 1985, but its television premiere was delayed several times, before finally airing july 5, 1987 on abc. The wind in the willows wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. It also aired during the premiere of nick parks wallace and gromit and 8 days after the premiere of matt groenings the simpsons. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of. Badger, rat and mole are trying to save toad hall and its owner, their rich irresponsible airhead playboy friend toad, from himself, as well as financial ruin, the court and a gang of conspiratorial weasels who have their eye on the place. Set in a pastoral version of england, the film focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters moley, ratty, mr. The wind in the willows is a 1987 american animated musical television film directed by arthur. Toad david jason, rat ian carmichael, mole richard pearson, and badger sir michael.
Wind in the willows is a wonderful fantasy which makes many moral points about cooperation, responsibility, courage, civility, and virtue. Explore releases from the wind in the willows at discogs. This madefortelevision animated film was directed by jules bass and arthur rankin jr. Sep 28, 2016 49 videos play all the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows is a 1987 american animated musical television film directed by arthur rankin, jr. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality and camaraderie, and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the thames valley.
This version was very faithful to the book and featured a number of original songs, including the title, wind in the willows, performed by folk singer judy collins. The wind in the willows tv movie 1987 release info imdb. This is hands down the best movie version of the wind in the willows. The film is based on kenneth grahames 1908 english childrens novel of the same name. Based on kenneth grahames 1908 story of the same title. Liveaction adaptation of the classic childrens tale, starring a whole host of comedians including steve coogan, the pythons and stephen fry. The film itself was completed in 1985 but didnt air on abc until 1987 and has the bittersweet distinction of being the last production from the rankinbass studio. It is an adaptation of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. The film first premiered in cannon cinemas across the uk on november 5, 1987. The wind in the willows 1987 video trailer youtube. The wind in the willows wikipedia republished wiki 2. Wind in the willows 1987 an adaptation of kenneth grahames childrens story, featuring the animated adventures of toad, mole, rat and badger.
But the fact that the film chooses to include these moments shows that it. The major theme of the story is the struggle between the noisy, common way of life and the quiet and genteel. The wind in the willows by jules bass, arthur rankin jr. Directed by jules bass, arthur rankin jr with charles nelson reilly, roddy mcdowall, jose ferrer, eddie bracken. Read my complete and exhaustive wind in the willows series from a few. The wind in the willows the wind in the willows 1987 animated cartoon special. The wind in the willows is a 1985 animated adaptation of kenneth grahames classic novel. The vhs tape that i own gives a far superior picture. Now, in this splendidly designed musical adaptation, characters beloved for generations spring to life again, this time with six delightful songs and the voices of charles nelson reilly, roddy mcdowall, jose ferrer, eddie bracken and judy collins performing the lovely. The best wind in the willows adaption i am a little biased because this is the version i grew up on, but since rewatching it as an adult i still believe it captures the magic of the book better than any other version. The wind in the willows 1987 animated cartoon special. With richard pearson, ian carmichael, david jason, michael hordern.
This new dvd is a poor quality transfer from a 1987 vhs tape. The wind in the willows the complete collection dvdrip. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of edwardian england. The wind in the willows is a fine adaptation of kenneth grahames classic childrens tale about the adventures of toad, badger and mole. Wind in the willows is a fantasy for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon, narrated by john frith 2007.