Escape to Witch Mountain is a fantasy sci-fi film directed by John Hough. The film is based on Alexander H. Key novel of the same name. The book was published in 1968 while the film adaptation came out on March 21, 1975. The film stars Eddie Albert, Ray Miland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann, Walt Barnes, and Reta Shaw. Kyle Richards had an uncredited role as young Tia.
The film was the first in the Witch Mountain series. Walt Disney Productions and Buena Vista Distribution Company were involved in the film adaptation.
The film earned a total lifetime gross of $20,000,000 at the domestic North American box office. It ranked No. 145 on the all-time domestic box office chart for 'Rated G' films under the MPAA. The movie also grossed $8,500,000 in rentals at the North American box office.
Critical reviews were generally positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 85% based on 48 reviews, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10. The consensus reads: "Escape to Witch Mountain makes up for its lack of high stakes with a charming sense of adventure and excitement."
Here is the goodreads synopsis of "Escape to Witch Mountain" by Alexander H. Key:
Some terrifying experience has blocked Tony and Tia's memory of the past. But because they have supernatural powers, they are sure that they come from another world--and that their people still exist somewhere.
Then Tony and Tia find that they must escape from men who want to use their special powers for evil. They begin a desperate search to find their true home--which leads them to the strange and mysterious Witch Mountain.
Source: Wikipedia
The film was the first in the Witch Mountain series. Walt Disney Productions and Buena Vista Distribution Company were involved in the film adaptation.
The film earned a total lifetime gross of $20,000,000 at the domestic North American box office. It ranked No. 145 on the all-time domestic box office chart for 'Rated G' films under the MPAA. The movie also grossed $8,500,000 in rentals at the North American box office.
Critical reviews were generally positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 85% based on 48 reviews, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10. The consensus reads: "Escape to Witch Mountain makes up for its lack of high stakes with a charming sense of adventure and excitement."
Here is the goodreads synopsis of "Escape to Witch Mountain" by Alexander H. Key:
Some terrifying experience has blocked Tony and Tia's memory of the past. But because they have supernatural powers, they are sure that they come from another world--and that their people still exist somewhere.
Then Tony and Tia find that they must escape from men who want to use their special powers for evil. They begin a desperate search to find their true home--which leads them to the strange and mysterious Witch Mountain.
Source: Wikipedia
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