The arrival in a small town of a stranger who calls himself 'Charles Dickens' makes a magical and lasting change in the lives of an imaginative 12-year-old boy and a loving young woman.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Fred GwynneCharles Dickens | Charles Dickens |
| BBrian SvrusisRalph Spaulding | Ralph Spaulding |
 Deanna DunaganEmily Dickinson | Emily Dickinson |
| DDonna GibbonsMiss Frostbite | Miss Frostbite |
| GGeorge WomackMr. Wyneski | Mr. Wyneski |
| SSadie HawkinsGrandma | Grandma |
| LLes PodewellGrandpa | Grandpa |
| JJim PappasDr. Mezmo | Dr. Mezmo |
 Frank HowardHenry | Henry |
 Ray BradburyRalph as a Man (voice) | Ralph as a Man (voice) |