The ever present versatility of Walt Disney motion pictures is demonstrated in this film about two psychic orphans who head for Witch Mountain to escape evil and find their own identities. When their unusual psychic abilities attract the attention of a greedy industrialist, he tries to capture them for his own profit. But the .. Read more
| Starring | Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Eddie Albert, Kim Richards |
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| Director | John Hough |
| Genres | Children |
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The ever present versatility of Walt Disney motion pictures is demonstrated in this film about two psychic orphans who head for Witch Mountain to escape evil and find their own identities. When their unusual psychic abilities attract the attention of a greedy industrialist, he tries to capture them for his own profit. But the plucky duo soon escape, intent on finding their real home and discovering the secret to their magical powers. This Disney film was adapted from a novel by Alexander Key.
| Starring | Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Eddie Albert, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann |
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| Director | John Hough |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 30 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 Big Adventures |
| Genres | Children |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1975 To Rent: DVD: 22 Mar 2004 |
Mildly ingenious story frittered away by poor scripting and special effects. A stimulating change in children's films, however.
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An absolute classic
A film remembered from being young, thought I'd rent it again for the the kids to watch and they enjoyed it as much as I remember doing! Now where did I put... read more »
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Escape to Witch Mountain
Loved it then and loved it just as much now. Wonderful film and very clever for it's time! Give it a go!
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escape to witch mountain
could do with better effects, but bearing in mind the age of the film, the kids really enjoyed it. mind you they are 6 and 7. suitable for the this age range i ... read more »
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Reminds me of childhood
I remembered watching this film when I was growing up so it holds good memories for me and doesn't disappoint watching it as an adult.
Back in 1975, when Disney made the first movie version of Alexander Key’s novel Escape to Witch Mountain, psychic siblings Tony and Tia didn’t know much about where their special powers came from, they were abducted by an evil millionaire (Ray Milland) and aided by a grumpy old man driving a caravan (Eddie Albert). A third of a century later things are a little different. We’re identifying with Las Vegas taxi driver Jack Bruno for a start, a wheelman for the mob who has... Read more
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