Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie and Flora Newbigin star as Pod, Homily and Arrietty Clock in the 1997 film The Borrowers, with John Goodman as the villainous Ocious P. Potter.
Main cast
- Pod ClockJim BroadbentMain
- Homily ClockCelia ImrieMain
- Arrietty ClockFlora NewbiginMain
- Ocious P. PotterJohn GoodmanMain
Supporting cast
- SpillerTom FeltonSupp
- Mr. HorryMark WilliamsSupp
- Officer SteadyHugh LaurieSupp
- Mrs. DriverPatricia HodgeSupp
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About this cast
The Borrowers (1997) is a British fantasy comedy film based on Mary Norton’s beloved novel. It follows the Clock family – tiny people living under the floorboards – as they evade the greedy Ocious P. Potter. The main cast includes Jim Broadbent (Pod), Celia Imrie (Homily) and Flora Newbigin (Arrietty), with notable supporting performances from Tom Felton, Mark Williams and Hugh Laurie.
FAQs
Who plays Pod Clock in The Borrowers?
Pod Clock is played by Jim Broadbent in the 1997 film.
Who plays Arrietty Clock in The Borrowers?
Arrietty Clock is played by Flora Newbigin.
Who plays the villain in The Borrowers?
The villain Ocious P. Potter is played by John Goodman.
Is Tom Felton in The Borrowers?
Yes, Tom Felton appears as the borrower boy Spiller.
What year was the 1997 film The Borrowers released?
The Borrowers was released in 1997 by PolyGram and Working Title Films.
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