Adaptations
The novel was adapted as a film by the same name, released in 1988 and directed by Charles Sturridge. It starred James Wilby as Tony Last, Kristin Scott Thomas as Brenda Last, Judi Dench as Mrs Beaver, and Rupert Graves as John Beaver. It also featured Alec Guinness as Mr Todd, and Anjelica Huston as Mrs Rattery. Carlton Towers was used as the location of Hetton.
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