Movie

The Little Match Girl

★ 6.0(2)19861h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Custance
Release date: 1986-12-28
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Little Match Girl

The Little Match Girl is a 1986 movie in the Drama, Music and TV Movie genres, directed by Michael Custance, starring Michael Hordern, Twiggy and Roger Daltrey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Little Match Girl in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.

Cast

Michael Hordern

Himself - Introduction

Twiggy

Josie Roberts

Roger Daltrey

Jebb Macklin

Jimmy Jewel

Butler

Stratford Johns

Rich Man

Jennie Linden

Mrs. Fairbrother

Paul Daneman

Mr. Fairbrother

Natalie Morse

The Matchgirl

Russell Lee Nash

Arthur

Robert Putt

Landlord

Dorothea Phillips

Winifred

Patricia Lawrence

Maud

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Little Match Girl in Japan?+

The Little Match Girl is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Little Match Girl on Netflix?+

The Little Match Girl is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Little Match Girl?+

The Little Match Girl has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in The Little Match Girl?+

The Little Match Girl stars Michael Hordern, Twiggy, Roger Daltrey, Jimmy Jewel and Stratford Johns.

When did The Little Match Girl come out?+

The Little Match Girl is a 1986 movie directed by Michael Custance.

What genre is The Little Match Girl?+

The Little Match Girl is Drama, Music and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Little Match Girl?+

The Little Match Girl was directed by Michael Custance.