Witches' Brew
“Which Witch Is Which?”
Synopsis
Three women use witchcraft to help their professor husbands further their careers. When a higher position becomes available in the university, they turn on each other.
Top Cast
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Teri Garr
Margaret Lightman
Richard Benjamin
Joshua Lightman
Lana Turner
Vivian Cross
James Winkler
Linus Cross
Kathryn Leigh Scott
Susan Carey
Bill Sorrells
Nick Carey
Kelly Jean Peters
Linda Reynolds
Jordan Charney
Charlie Reynolds
Nathan Roth
Ben Cohn
Barbara Minkus
Saleswoman
Bonnie Gondell
Marcia Groton
Angus Scrimm
Carl Groton
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert L. Strock, Richard Shorr
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Shorr, Syd Dutton, Fritz Leiber Jr.
- Original Score
- John Carl Parker
- Original Title
- Witches' Brew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $700K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert L. Strock, Richard Shorr
Richard Shorr, Syd Dutton, Fritz Leiber Jr.
John Carl Parker
Norman Gerard
Herbert L. Strock
Donna Ashbrook, Jack Bean
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert L. Strock
Director
Richard Shorr
Director
Norman Gerard
Director of Photography
John Carl Parker
Original Music Composer
Donna Ashbrook
Producer
Herbert L. Strock
Editor
Richard Shorr
Writer
Syd Dutton
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Witches' Brew.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Witches' Brew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Witches' Brew about?
Three women use witchcraft to help their professor husbands further their careers. When a higher position becomes available in the university, they turn on each other.
Who directed Witches' Brew?
Witches' Brew was directed by Herbert L. Strock, Richard Shorr.
Who stars in Witches' Brew?
The principal cast of Witches' Brew includes Teri Garr, Richard Benjamin, Lana Turner, James Winkler, Kathryn Leigh Scott.
When was Witches' Brew released and how long is it?
Witches' Brew was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Witches' Brew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Witches' Brew was composed by John Carl Parker.
Is Witches' Brew based on a book or true story?
Witches' Brew is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fritz Leiber Jr.".