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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

โ€œYou'll beWITCHED! You'll beDAZZLED! You'll be swept into a world of enchantment BEYOND ANYTHING BEFORE!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,028 votes 1h 57m g ComedyFantasyAdventureAnimationFamilyMusic

#21 of 28 films from 1971 #868 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Robert Stevenson ยท Written by Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi, Mary Norton, Ted Berman

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Overview

Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.

Cast

Angela Lansburyas Miss Price
David Tomlinsonas Emelius
Roddy McDowallas Mr. Jelk
Sam Jaffeas Bookman
John Ericsonas Col. Heller
Bruce Forsythas Swinburne
Cindy O'Callaghanas Carrie
Roy Snartas Paul
Ian Weighillas Charlie
Tessie O'Sheaas Mrs. Hobday
Arthur Gould-Porteras Capt. Greer
Ben Wrigleyas Portobello Rd. Workman
Reginald Owenas Gen. Teagler
Cyril Delevantias Elderly Farmer

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 1971
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” about the same as the 1971 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$17,900,000 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0066817

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Questions

How long is Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,028 votes, which places it #21 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 29%) and #868 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks was directed by Robert Stevenson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mary Poppins (1964), The Love Bug (1968).
Who stars in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Angela Lansbury as Miss Price; David Tomlinson as Emelius; Roddy McDowall as Mr. Jelk; Sam Jaffe as Bookman; John Ericson as Col. Heller; Bruce Forsyth as Swinburne.
What is Bedknobs and Broomsticks rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/80609.

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