Bedknobs and Broomsticks 1971

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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.

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

Cindy O'Callaghan

as Carrie

Roy Snart

as Paul

Ian Weighill

as Charlie

Tessie O'Shea

as Mrs. Hobday

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writer:

Don DaGradi, Mary Norton, Bill Walsh, Ralph Wright, Ted Berman

Genres:

Adventure,Fantasy,Comedy,Family,Music,Animation

Release Date:

1971 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

117 min

MMPA Rating:

G

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Cindy O'Callaghan

as Carrie

Roy Snart

as Paul

Ian Weighill

as Charlie

Tessie O'Shea

as Mrs. Hobday

Arthur Gould-Porter

as Capt. Greer

Ben Wrigley

as Portobello Rd. Workman

Reginald Owen

as Gen. Teagler

Cyril Delevanti

as Elderly Farmer

Rick Traeger

as German Sergeant

Manfred Lating

as German Sergeant

John Orchard

as Plaster Vendor

Bob Holt

as Codfish (voice)

Lennie Weinrib

as Secretary Bird / Lion (voice)

Dal McKennon

as Bear (voice)

Leon Alton

as Soldier at Portobello Road (uncredited)

Conrad Bachmann

as German Soldier (uncredited)

Frank Baker

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Don Barclay

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Jack Berle

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Jane Betts

as Spectator at Emelius' Failed Magic Performance (uncredited)

Eric Brotherson

as Man (uncredited)

Patrick Sullivan Burke

as Soldier (uncredited)

Charles Cirillo

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Robert Cole

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Patrick Dennis-Leigh

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

Anthony Eustrel

as Vendor (uncredited)

Morgan Farley

as Old Piano Player (uncredited)

Bobby Gilbert

as Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)

Ina Gould

as Shopkeeper (uncredited)

Ed Haskett

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Delos Jewkes

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

Sid Kane

as Book Vendor (uncredited)

Ed Kerrigan

as Dancer (uncredited)

Milt Larsen

as Spectator at Emelius' Failed Magic Performance (uncredited)

Edith Leslie

as Spectator at Emelius' Failed Magic Performance (uncredited)

Ysabel MacCloskey

as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)

Arthur Malet

as Mr. Widdenfield (Museum Guard) (uncredited)

George Mann

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

Chris Marks

as Man (uncredited)

James McInnes

as Home Guard Sergeant (uncredited)

Barbara Morrison

as Vendor with Hat and Boa (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

as Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)

Richard Peel

as Vendor (uncredited)

Maria Pogee

as Dancer (uncredited)

Jack Raine

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

Maxine Semon

as Portobello Dancer (uncredited)

Roy Smith

as Dancer (uncredited)

Arthur Space

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

Jerry Trent

as Dancer (uncredited)

Hank Worden

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

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