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Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse! - The Witches
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Title: The Witches

Release Date: 25 May 1990

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genre: Fantasy, Family, Horror

Director: Lorimar Film Entertainment, The Jim Henson Company, Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: Lorimar Film Entertainment, The Jim Henson Company, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview: A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.932 (1262 votes)

Cast

  • Luke Eveshim: Jasen Fisher
  • Helga Eveshim: Mai Zetterling
  • Miss Eva Ernst: Anjelica Huston
  • Bruno Jenkins: Charlie Potter
  • Mr Stringer: Rowan Atkinson
  • Mr Jenkins: Bill Paterson
  • Mrs Jenkins: Brenda Blethyn
  • Miss Irvine: Jane Horrocks
  • Beatrice: Nora Connolly
  • Dora: Rose English
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