Escape to Witch Mountain
“Caught in a world where they don't belong... they have one chance to escape!”
Synopsis
Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.
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Top Cast
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Eddie Albert
Jason O'Day
Ray Milland
Aristotle Bolt
Donald Pleasence
Lucas Deranian
Kim Richards
Tia Malone
Ike Eisenmann
Tony Malone
Walter Barnes
Sheriff Purdy
Reta Shaw
Mrs. Grindley
Denver Pyle
Uncle Bene
Alfred Ryder
Astrologer
Lawrence Montaigne
Ubermann
Terry Wilson
Biff Jenkins
George Chandler
Grocer
Dermott Downs
Truck
Shepherd Sanders
Guru
Don Brodie
Gasoline Attendant
Kyle Richards
Young Tia (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert M. Young
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Escape to Witch Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
Robert M. Young, Alexander Key
Johnny Mandel
Frank V. Phillips
Robert Stafford
Ron Miller, Jerome Courtland
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stafford
Editor
Robert M. Young
Screenplay
John Hough
Director
Jerome Courtland
Producer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape to Witch Mountain
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What is Escape to Witch Mountain about?
Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.
Who directed Escape to Witch Mountain?
Escape to Witch Mountain was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Escape to Witch Mountain?
The principal cast of Escape to Witch Mountain includes Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann.
When was Escape to Witch Mountain released and how long is it?
Escape to Witch Mountain was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Escape to Witch Mountain make at the box office?
Escape to Witch Mountain grossed $20M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Escape to Witch Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape to Witch Mountain was composed by Johnny Mandel.
Is Escape to Witch Mountain based on a book or true story?
Escape to Witch Mountain is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alexander Key".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape to Witch Mountain?
Escape to Witch Mountain holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).