Directed by:
Charles SturridgeScreenplay:
Ernie ContrerasCinematography:
Michael CoulterComposer:
Zbigniew PreisnerCast:
Paul McGann, Bill Nighy, Peter O'Toole, Harvey Keitel, Tom Sturridge, Tim McInnerny, Anna Chancellor, Peter Mullan, John Bradley, Anthony Calf, Peter Wight (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
In 1917, Frances Griffiths arrives in Yorkshire to stay with her uncle Arthur Wright (Paul McGann), his wife, Polly, and daughter Elsie. Elsie and Frances assert that they have seen fairies while playing in the garden, and produce photographs of them which are authenticated by an expert. The pictures attract the attention of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O'Toole), who believes them to be genuine, and escapologist Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel), who is sceptical. Before long, journalist John Ferret (Tim McInnerny) is investigating the girls' photographs, determined to prove that they are fakes. (Icon Film Distribution)
(more)Cast
![Paul McGann](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267579_0b925e.jpg)
Paul McGann
UK
Best movies:
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Hornblower: Mutiny (2001) (TV movie)
Hornblower: Retribution (2001) (TV movie)
![Bill Nighy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/137/163137689_f931fa.jpg)
Bill Nighy
UK
Best movies:
Skylight (2014) (theatrical recording)
The Last Place on Earth (1985) (series)
Love Actually (2003)
![Peter O'Toole](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/126/166126645_59b622.jpg)
Peter O'Toole
Ireland
Best movies:
Ratatouille (2007)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
How to Steal a Million (1966)
![Harvey Keitel](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267601_170ded.jpg)
Harvey Keitel
USA
Best movies:
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Björk: Volumen (1999) (video compilation)
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
![Tom Sturridge](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/642/166642443_494f1c.jpg)
Tom Sturridge
UK
Best movies:
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
The Boat That Rocked (2009)
Being Julia (2004)
![Tim McInnerny](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272622_fa824f.jpg)
Tim McInnerny
UK
Best movies:
Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Inspector George Gently (2007) (series)
Race (2016)
![Anna Chancellor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/139/163139251_3421f0.jpg)
Anna Chancellor
UK
Best movies:
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) (series)
Testament of Youth (2014)
Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) (series)
![Peter Mullan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/186/162186189_ea66f0.jpg)
Peter Mullan
UK
Best movies:
Braveheart (1995)
Trainspotting (1996)
Boy A (2007)
John Bradley
Best movies:
Independence Day (1996)
Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)
FairyTale: A True Story (1997)
![Anthony Calf](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/526/162526415_c6cb30.jpg)
Anthony Calf
UK
Best movies:
Our Mutual Friend (1998) (series)
Foyle's War (2002) (series)
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) (series)
![Peter Wight](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/281/281278_f02ee2.jpg)
Peter Wight
UK
Best movies:
Atonement (2007)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
![Mel Gibson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/060/164060926_1f2cdd.jpg)
Mel Gibson
USA
Best movies:
Braveheart (1995)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
![Anna-Louise Plowman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/691/160691502_d24f61.jpg)
Anna-Louise Plowman
New Zealand
Best movies:
Shanghai Knights (2003)
Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) (series)
FairyTale: A True Story (1997)
Ali Bastian
UK
Best movies:
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
FairyTale: A True Story (1997)
A Touch of Frost (1992) (series)
Florence Hoath
UK
Best movies:
The Governess (1998)
Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) (series)
Tom's Midnight Garden (1999)
![Bob Peck](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/532/161532024_e463de.jpg)
Bob Peck
UK
Best movies:
Jurassic Park (1993)
Lord of the Flies (1990)
The Miracle Maker (2000)
![Benjamin Whitrow](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/263/158263715_9fb321.jpg)
Benjamin Whitrow
UK
Best movies:
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Chaplin (1992)
A Man for All Seasons (1988) (TV movie)
Hal Lindes
USA
Best movies:
FairyTale: A True Story (1997)
![Anton Lesser](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/218/162218512_e609c4.jpg)
Anton Lesser
UK
Best movies:
Endeavour (2012) (series)
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
Ripper Street (2012) (series)
![Tom Georgeson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/426/158426711_5182c3.gif)
Tom Georgeson
UK
Best movies:
The Last Place on Earth (1985) (series)
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
Cadfael (1994) (series)