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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) 7.0
An apprentice witch, three kids and a cynical conman search for the missing component to a magic spell useful to the defense of Britain. Director:Robert Stevenson |
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Arthur Gould-Porter | ... |
Capt. Greer
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Portobello Rd. Workman
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Cyril Delevanti | ... |
Elderly Farmer
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
During WWII in England, Charlie, Carrie, and Paul Rawlins are sent to live with Eglantine Price, an apprentice witch. Charlie blackmails Miss Price that if he is to keep her practices a secret, she must give him something, so she takes a bedknob from her late father's bed and places the "famous magic traveling spell" on it, and only Paul can activate it. Their first journey is to a street in London where they meet Emelius Browne, headmaster of Miss Price's witchcraft training correspondence school. Miss Price tells him of a plan to find the magic words for a spell known as Substitutiary Locomotion, which brings inanimate objects to life. This spell will be her work for the war effort. Written by Matthew Anscher <anscher@radonc.duke.edu>
Taglines:
You'll beWITCHED! You'll beDAZZLED! You'll be swept into a world of enchantment BEYOND ANYTHING BEFORE!Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
13 December 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bedknobs and Broomsticks: 25th Anniversary Special Edition See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
SEK 838,193 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (1996) (restored) | (re-release) (1980)Sound Mix:
3 Channel Stereo (RCA Sound Recording) (5.0) (L-R)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Captain Ainsley Greer: You there, which way to Pepperinge Eye?
Elderly Farmer: Couldn't say, sir. It said on the wireless to paint out the sign posts in case the Nazis drop in.
Captain Ainsley Greer: I'm not a Nazi, I'm a British officer!
Elderly Farmer: That's what you'd say if you *was* a Nazi, isn't it sir?
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(uncredited)
Performed by Angela Lansbury
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
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Did You Know?
Trivia
GOOFY HOLLER: heard during the soccer game when the king kicks the hyena. See more »Goofs
Mr Brown said he used to captain Tottenham Hotspurs. The football club is called Tottenham Hotspur (without an s). See more »Quotes
[first lines]Captain Ainsley Greer: You there, which way to Pepperinge Eye?
Elderly Farmer: Couldn't say, sir. It said on the wireless to paint out the sign posts in case the Nazis drop in.
Captain Ainsley Greer: I'm not a Nazi, I'm a British officer!
Elderly Farmer: That's what you'd say if you *was* a Nazi, isn't it sir?
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Crazy Credits
The opening credits are based on the Bayeux Tapestry, a full account of the 1066 Norman conquest of Britain. See more »Soundtracks
The Age of Not Believing(uncredited)
Performed by Angela Lansbury
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
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What can i say about a tale such as this? This magical tale has followed me from my early childhood,evoking warm memories in my heart.The characters take you to to so many whimsical places making you want more of each scene. For example in the market there were so many different flavors of lore. I loved the exotic dancers that accompanied the steel drums.
The story line was wonderful.I wanted so badly for Landsbury to decide to keep the precocious children and for her to also stay with Mr.Brown,and find the other half of the spell so that the men less armor could win the war.
I am still a child inside,and this movie appeals to my inner child like no other. This movie is my definite favorite of all times. I hope that all children will be able to watch this classic and be swept away,and transported into another time.