The Witches (1990)
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In Nicolas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel The Witches, a young boy is vacationing at the seaside with his grandmother when he discovers that the hotel he is staying at is hosting a convention of witches. Eavesdropping on the witches, he learns that the Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) has devised a plan to turn all of the children in England into mice. With creature-effects by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, The Witches was the last film Henson worked on before passing away in 1990. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nicolas Roeg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Witches
In Nicolas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel The Witches, a young boy is vacationing at the seaside with his grandmother when he discovers that the hotel he is staying at is hosting a convention of witches. Eavesdropping on the witches, he learns that the Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) has devised a plan to turn all of the children in England into mice. With creature-effects by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, The Witches was the last film Henson worked on before passing away in 1990. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of The Witches
- Anjelica Huston - Mrs. Ernst/ Grand High Witch
- Jasen Fisher - Luke
- Bill Paterson - Mr. Jenkins
- Jane Horrocks - Miss Irvine
- Annabel Brooks - Nicola
- Nora Connolly - Beatrice
- Rose English - Dora
- Debra Gillett - Waitress
- Serena Harragin - Doctor
- Anne Tirard - Lady
- Johan Sverre - Policeman
- Sukie Smith - Marlene
- Sverre Rossummoen - Policeman
- Emma Relph - Millie
- Ola Otnes - Erica's Father
- Greta Nordra - Norwegian Witch
- Anne Lambton - Woman in Black
- Mai Zetterling - Helga
- Rowan Atkinson - Mr. Stringer
- Brenda Blethyn - Mrs. Jenkins
- Merete Armand - Erica's Mother
- Jim Carter - Head Chef
- Elsie Eide - Erica
- Darcy Flynn - Luke's Mother
- Rosamond Greenwood - Janice
- Brian Hawksley - Elderly Waiter
- Roberta Taylor - Witch Chef
- Kirstin Steinsland - Child Helga
- Jenny Runacre - Elsie
- Angelique Rockas - Henrietta
- Charlie Potter - Bruno Jenkins
- Arvid Ones - Policeman
- Vincent Marzello - Luke's Father
- Leila Hoffman - Lady
- Director(s):
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writer(s):
- Allan Scott
- Producer(s):
- Mark Shivas, Dusty Symonds
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Watch With Your Kids, Scary Moments)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family & Kids
- 1989 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actress
- 1989 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress
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