USA / UK,
1971, 117 min
Directed by:
Robert StevensonScreenplay:
Bill WalshCinematography:
Frank V. PhillipsCast:
Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe, John Ericson, Reginald Owen, Lennie Weinrib, Hank Worden, William H. O'Brien, Dal McKennon (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
When young Charlie, Carrie and Paul move to a small village during World War II, they discover their host, Miss Price (Angela Lansbury), is an apprentice witch! Although her early attempts at magic create hilarious results, she successfully casts a traveling spell on an ordinary bedknob, and they fly to the fantastic, animated Isle of Naboombu to find a powerful spell that will save England! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1972 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 1972 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 1972 - Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment
- 1972 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1972 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Golden Globes
- 1972 - Angela Lansbury (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)