Enid

Nan
1h 22m
2009
6.5 /10 (34)

The revealing untold story of Enid Blyton.

Overview

A poignant biography of one of the most successful and wildly-read writers of the 20th century. Her stories enthralled children everywhere but her personal struggles often proved too much.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-11-16

Top Billed Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Enid Blyton

Matthew Macfadyen

Hugh Pollock

Denis Lawson

Kenneth Waters

Claire Rushbrook

Dorothy Richards

Joseph Millson

Hanly Blyton

Ramona Marquez

Imogen

Lisa Diveney

Enid (aged 19)

Pooky Quesnel

Theresa Blyton

Eileen O'Higgins

Maid Maggie

Douglas Reith

BBC Interviewer

Nicholas Lumley

Dr. Beresford

Sinead Michael

Gillian

Philip Wright

Thomas Blyton

Alexandra Brain

Enid (aged 12)

Samuel Hilton

Hanly Blyton (aged 8)

James Warner

Carey Blyton (aged 4)

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