Escape to Witch Mountain | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Escape to Witch Mountain Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 film based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key . It was produced by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution Company and directed by John Hough. Contents [ show ] Plot The movie centers upon the brother and sister pair Tony and Tia, who initially know only their deceased adoptive parents' surname, Malone. The children are placed in an orphanage, where they face difficulties stemming from their strange psychic powers. Tony can telekinetically move objects with the aid of his harmonica,and he can experience a limited form of premonition as shown in the scene where he draws Mr. Bolt's mansion on a mirror. Tia can communicate telepathically to Tony, commune with animals, experiences premonitions, and can also use minor telekinetic powers (which are much stronger in Return from Witch Mountain). She carries a " star case " with her at all times, which the children find contains a strange map.

Tia has fragmented memories of her early childhood, including an accident at sea and a man she later remembers as the children's Uncle Bené (pronounced Ben-ay), whom they believe drowned during their rescue. During a field trip to see a movie, Tia experiences a premonition and is able to warn wealthy attorney Lucas Deranian against a potentially dangerous accident. Deranian informs his employer, millionaire Aristotle Bolt, of the children's powers. Bolt, obsessed with the paranormal, demands that Deranian retrieve the children at all costs. Deranian's detective work leads him to the orphanage, where he poses as Tia and Tony's uncle, though not under the name Bené, and takes them to Bolt's mansion. Though initially suspicious of Bolt's motives, Tia and Tony are lured in by the wealthy trappings of Bolt's home. Bolt eventually reveals that he has been monitoring the children via a closed-circuit television system and that he and Deranian are fully aware of their powers. The night of this revelation, Tia and Tony make an escape, making use of their powers to control a wild mustang, guard dogs, and the security fence.

Bolt sends Deranian and a thug, Ubermann, after the children. Tia and Tony hide out in a Winnebago motor home owned by a crotchety widower named Jason O'Day (Eddie Albert). Initially negative towards the children, Jason gradually begins to recognize their powers and the truth of their story; Tia's vague memories of a disaster at sea intrigue him. He agrees to take the children on the route indicated by Tia's star case, which leads them to a mountain known as Witch Mountain, home to unexplainable phenomena. Avoiding Bolt, the law and an incited mob convinced the children are witches, they eventually make their way up Witch Mountain, pursued by Deranian and Ubermann as well as Bolt in a helicopter. As their memories begin to fully return, the children realize their accident at sea did not involve a boat, but a spacecraft. Tony and Tia are actually of extraterrestrial origin; the double star emblem on the star case stands for a binary star system where their home planet was located.

Having come to Earth because their own planet was dying, survivors of the journey made their way to Witch Mountain and formed a community to await the surviving children, each pair in possession of a star case to help them find their way to their new home. Tony and Tia are the first to reach their destination. The children are reunited with their Uncle Bené and board another spacecraft. When Bolt and the others leave in defeat, Jason witnesses the ship's return as it flies over him to say a final goodbye. Cast Eddie Albert as Jason O'Day, an embittered widower who decides to travel across the country in his green and white Winnebago. Ray Milland as Aristotle Bolt , a ruthless and greedy multi-millionaire obsessed with the paranormal and occult who intends to exploit Tony and Tia's powers to increase his wealth. Donald Pleasence as Lucas Deranian , a well-to-do attorney who works for Mr. Bolt. Kim Richards as Tia Malone , a nine-year-old orphan with premonition or psychic powers and limited telekinesis. Ike Eisenmann as Tony Malone , Twin brother to Tia, orphan with telekinetic powers and limited premonition.

Walter Barnes as Sheriff Purdey, a sheriff bribed by Bolt to pursue the children. Reta Shaw as Mrs. Grindley, owner of the orphanage Tia and Tony are sent to after the death of their foster parents, the Malones. Denver Pyle as Uncle Bené, the children's true uncle. Alfred Ryder as Astrologer. Lawrence Montaigne as Ubermann, a henchman who assists Deranian in his pursuit of the twins and drives his Lincoln Continental limousine. Terry Wilson as Biff Jenkins. George Chandler as Grocer. Dermott Downs as Truck, a child from the orphanage who bullies Tony to the point that Tony reveals his powers. Shepherd Sanders as Guru. Paul Sorenson as Sergeant Foss. Alfred Rossi as Police officer. Tiger Joe Marsh as Lorko. Harry Holcombe as Captain Malone. Sam Edwards as Mate. Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) - Clip Flashback, pre Flashback Movie / Book Differences Escape to Witch Mountain is based on the novel by Alexander Key. Significant differences from the book include its tone and plot elements.

For example, in the book, the children are befriended by Father O'Day, an embittered inner-city priest, rather than widower Jason O'Day. As such, the novel touches on religious themes, while the movie completely avoids them. In the novel, instead of the children's ship crash-landing, it is shot down, and the children are olive-skinned, with light-colored hair, rather than fair-skinned and blond. In the book, Deranian is the main antagonist; the Aristotle Bolt character and his associates are absent. The novel is explicitly set along the east coast of the United States, while the movie is non-specific about the location, although it was clearly shot at various locations on or near the California central coast between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Remakes Main article: Escape to Witch Mountain (1995 film) The movie was remade in 1995 with a different cast and several details changed or omitted. In the remake, Tia and Tony are twins, renamed Anna and Danny. They are separated as children, but reunite in an orphanage where they discover their powers.

In the remake, Bolt is a land magnate who wants to develop Witch Mountain, using the twins' power to do so. The children are rescued by a shopkeeper. Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Escape to Witch Mountain ( 1975 ) G | Two mysterious orphan children have extraordinary powers and are chased by a scheming millionaire. But where do these kids really call home? Director: Robert M.

Young (screenplay) (as Robert Malcolm Young), Alexander Key (based on the book by) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 28 titles created 08 Mar 2013 a list of 43 titles created 17 Mar 2013 a list of 40 titles created 19 Jul 2013 a list of 30 titles created 09 Mar 2015 a list of 41 titles created 10 months ago Title: Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) 6.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Tia and her brother Tony have supernatural powers, can communicate and move things with the power of their mind alone. They arrive on Earth for a visit in Los Angeles. When Tony uses his ... See full summary » Director: John Hough The twins, named Danny and Anna, are found by Zoe Moon (Perrey Reeves), a young waitress. She notices when the children's hands touch, they create a wave of purple energy.

However, before ... See full summary » Director: Peter Rader Beyond Witch Mountain (TV Movie 1982) Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi Made for TV movie and third Witch Mountain installment of the continuing exploits of the alien kids Tony and Tia. After news of the boy's amazing abilities surfaces Tony and Tia are sent to... See full summary » Director: Robert Day A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a UFO expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans. Director: Andy Fickman Small-time crook Harry Bundage discovers that the old manor house where Lady St. Edmund resides, with three orphans and her butler Priory is the resting place for a hoard of treasure. ... See full summary » Director: Norman Tokar Three orphan children strike gold in 1878 California. Director: Norman Tokar A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that has special powers, including the ability to allow the cat to communicate with humans, has...

See full summary » Director: Norman Tokar Edit Storyline 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 megalomanical 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. Written by Adam Chotiner <achot@mindspring.com> Caught in a World Where They Don't Belong - THEY HAVE TO ESCAPE! See more » Genres: 21 March 1975 (USA) See more » Also Known As: La montaña embrujada See more » Filming Locations: Mono (RCA Photophone Sound Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Bruno the Bear was only alert for about ten minutes a day, with which the production crew had to carefully schedule with the children's two-hour work schedule. See more » Goofs Jason tells Tony and Tia to jump out the side door of his RV. Instead they jump out of the passenger door.

See more » Quotes Jason O'Day : I've got no patience for kids, especially runaways! Tony Malone : It's just the opposite sir, we're trying to find out where home is! When You Wish Upon a Star (uncredited) (Lewiston, Idaho) – See all my reviews The 1970's was not a good time for the Disney Studios. Much of the stuff that came from Disney at this time were corny and fluff. This movie however is a rare exception, esp. for it's time. This film is about a bother and sister, Tony & Tia (Ike Eisenmann and Kim Richards)who have powers(ESP, Levitation and the like)but they don't know how or where these powers come from. Tia is being bothered by memories of an accident that she can't piece together. However, as the film progresses-the pieces come together like a puzzle and they figure out the answer to the question: "Where are we from?" I must say that the chemistry between Eisenmann & Richards worked so well, people actually believe that they are brother & sister. It's really remarkable how well they worked together-no wonder it looked so real.

This is remarkable acting talent on the part of these two and no one could have done it better. This is why I think these two actors are underrated. I'm not going to go into detail of the rest of the film. Read the other reviews for that. One thing I need to mention is that the special effects were great for it's time. Maybe They were a little Cheesy, but the essence of the story is not the powers these kids have, but they are searching for their home and looking for answers about where they come from. To me, this is the real story-not the special effects. I just got my DVD copies of both films This and "Return From witch mountain" They done a good job remastering the soundtrack in THX, 5.1 Dolby surround sound. It sounds as good as it does in the theater if you have a home theater system. 10 of 12 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?

Yes Learn and talk about Escape to Witch Mountain (1975 film), 1970s adventure films, 1970s mystery films, 1970s science fiction films, 1975 films Plot[ edit ] The movie centers upon the brother and sister pair Tony and Tia, whose surname they initially know only as that of their deceased adoptive parents, Malone. The children are placed in an orphanage , where they face difficulties stemming from their strange psychic / psionic abilities: Tony can psychokinetically move and control inanimate objects with the aid of his harmonica , while Tia can communicate telepathically to Tony, commune empathically with animals, and experience premonitions . Tia also possesses minor telekinetic abilities. She carries a "star case" with her at all times, which eventually reveals a strange map. Tia has fragmented memories of her early childhood, including an accident at sea and a man she later remembers as the children's Uncle Bené ( i /bɛˈneɪ/ ), whom they believe drowned during their rescue. During a field trip to see a movie, Tia experiences a premonition and warns wealthy attorney Lucas Deranian against a potentially dangerous accident.

Deranian informs his employer, millionaire Aristotle Bolt, of the children's unique abilities. Bolt, obsessed with the paranormal , demands that Deranian retrieve the children at all costs. Deranian's detective work leads him to the orphanage, where he poses as Tia and Tony's uncle, though not under the name Bené, and takes them to Bolt's mansion. Though initially suspicious of Bolt's motives, Tia and Tony are lured in by the wealthy trappings of Bolt's home. Bolt eventually reveals that he has been monitoring the children via a closed-circuit television system and that he and Deranian are fully aware of their unusually strong powers. The night of this revelation, Tia and Tony make an escape, using their abilities to psionically control a wild mustang, guard dogs, and the security fence, as well as using Winkie, Tia's cat, to make the allergic security guard let them pass. Bolt sends Deranian and a thug, Ubermann , after the children. Tia and Tony hide out in a green-and-white Winnebago motor home owned by a crotchety widower named Jason O'Day ( Eddie Albert ).

Initially negative toward the children, Jason gradually begins to recognize their powers and the truth of their story; Tia's vague memories of a disaster at sea intrigue him. He agrees to take the children on the route indicated by Tia's star case, which leads them to a mountain known as Witch Mountain, home to unexplainable phenomena. Avoiding Bolt, the law, and an incited mob convinced the children are witches, they eventually make their way up Witch Mountain, pursued by Deranian and Ubermann, as well as by Bolt in a helicopter . As their memories begin to fully return, the children realize their accident at sea did not involve a boat but a spacecraft. Tony and Tia are actually of extraterrestrial origin; the double star emblem on the star case stands for a binary star system where their home planet was located. Having come to Earth because their own planet was dying, survivors of the journey made their way to Witch Mountain and formed a community to await the surviving children, each pair in possession of a star case to help them find their way to their new home. Tony and Tia are the first to reach their destination.

The children are reunited with their Uncle Bené (who survived after all, thanks to an "accommodating" shark whom he'd telepathically asked for help) and board another spacecraft. When Bolt and the others leave in defeat, Jason witnesses the spaceship's return as it flies over him to say a final goodbye. Cast[ edit ] Eddie Albert as Jason O'Day, an embittered widower who decides to travel across the country in his motor home. Ray Milland as Aristotle Bolt, a ruthless and greedy multi-millionaire obsessed with the paranormal and occult who intends to exploit Tony and Tia's powers to increase his wealth. Donald Pleasence as Lucas Deranian, a well-to-do attorney who works for Mr. Bolt. Kim Richards as Tia Malone, a nine-year-old orphan with psychic powers. Ike Eisenmann as Tony Malone, older brother to Tia, orphan with telekinetic powers. Walter Barnes as Sheriff Purdey, a sheriff bribed by Bolt to pursue the children. Reta Shaw as Mrs. Grindley, owner of the orphanage Tia and Tony are sent to after the death of their foster parents, the Malones.

Denver Pyle as Uncle Bené, the children's true uncle. Kyle Richards as young Tia Malone (in "elder Tia's" memories) (uncredited) Differences from novel[ edit ] Main article: Escape to Witch Mountain Escape to Witch Mountain is based on the novel by Alexander Key . Significant differences from the book include its tone and plot elements. For example, in the book, the children are befriended by Father O'Day, a crusty, old Catholic priest, rather than widower Jason O'Day. The children's ship is shot down, rather than crashed, and the children are olive-skinned, though with light-colored hair, rather than fair-skinned and blond. In the book, Deranian is the main antagonist, and he is working for a shadowy European cabal who are trying to capture the children for their special powers, instead of for Aristotle Bolt. [2] The novel is set along or near the Atlantic coast of the United States, whereas the film was shot along the Pacific coast in California.

Escape to Witch Mountain DVD Review (Walt Disney Family Classics Edition) Buy from Amazon.com Though the Disney studio had long dabbled in fantasy, 1975's Escape to Witch Mountain was one of the first to give the magic a supernatural, science fiction flavor. Tony (Ike Eisenmann) and Tia Malone (Kim Richards) have powers beyond ordinary schoolchildren. Tony can levitate and move things by playing harmonica. Tia can communicate telepathically, even to animals. However, the siblings are lacking one item most take for granted: their origins. With their foster parents supposedly deceased and no other living relative known, the kids arrive at Pine Woods orphanage, where their differences don't stay hidden long. Rather than showing us the Malones' life at a new school, Escape redirects us. On a field trip (to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on the big screen), Tia gets a psychic premonition of danger befalling a bald stranger she sees. The stranger, a Mr. Deranian (Donald Pleasence), narrowly avoids death by heeding the girl's warning. Soon after, he poses as "Uncle Lucas" to assume custody of the unusual duo.

Tony and Tia are brought to Xanthos, the mansion of Deranian's shady superior Aristotle Bolt (1940s Oscar winner Ray Milland), where it eventually becomes clear that they are to be exploited for their powers. The children use their gifts to escape and wind up in the company of Jason O'Day ("Green Acres" star Eddie Albert), a grayed widower who is far more friendly than his first impression indicates. While Bolt's people, local law enforcement, and hordes of hunters pursue them, Tia, Tony, and their black cat Winky ride with Mr. O'Day in his Winnebago RV. Through a mix of blurred memories and inexplicable revelations, the kids piece together their backgrounds as their destination becomes clear. Escape to Witch Mountain is a really fun movie. By simply broadening their horizons a bit, Disney was able to make a film that was a little different and more polished than the types of kid-friendly live-action productions they were churning out four of five times a year in the '70s. English director John Hough carried experience in British television, big screen thrillers, and the Orson Welles Treasure Island.

Hough offered variance from the fairly textbook styles of Disney's regular helmers (Norman Tokar, Robert Stevenson, and Vincent McEveety) and brings with him some creative camera work, location shooting, and editing flair. The picture is not without some shortcomings. Near the end, the pursuit/getaway structure begins to feel drawn out, likely because as much of the movie unfolds with talking as doing. While some of the visual effects impress, others have limitations and the pivotal climactic illusions are unsightly enough to pass as a punchline in a present-day so-bad-it's-good comedy sketch. These aspects are pretty easy to forgive when you consider that neither Disney nor its competitors were making such movies prior to this. The company's management at the time, Donn Tatum and Card Walker, had more or less been asking "What would Walt do?" years after his departure, forgetting that the man prided himself on innovation and reinvention. Escape must have been a success with moviegoers because it paved the way for Disney to make live-action films that avoided simple "wacky comedy" and "dramatic adventure" labels.

In its wake, Disney continued to dabble in other genres, releasing things like The Black Hole, Tron and the now-celebrated darker early '80s fare including Hough's The Watcher in the Woods. Escape prompted a sequel in 1978's Return from Witch Mountain and another in 1982's hour-long telemovie Beyond Witch Mountain (a pilot for an unrealized series). The original movie was remade for television in 1995 (a year when Disney displayed fondness for such an idea), with Elisabeth Moss of "Mad Men" and The Princess Diaries' Erik Von Detten playing the kids across from baddies Robert Vaughn and Brad Dourif. You're probably also aware that Disney will release another film, Race to Witch Mountain, to theaters next week. That seemingly action-driven remake/reimagining stars former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Bridge to Terabithia's AnnaSophia Robb, and Carla Gugino. It is of course the reason that I'm talking about the original film again. Next Tuesday marks the third DVD release for Escape to Witch Mountain.

Its first came in September of 2003 as one of the few lucky live-action flicks Disney treated to a Special Edition (basically a pared-down single-disc version of the amazing yet short-lived Vault Disney line). September of 2006 put Escape and sequel Return together in a single disc 2-Movie Collection that dropped all of the terrific extras from their individual releases (which were simultaneously discontinued). This third edition restores most of the original bonus features, adds a new one, and includes a movie ticket offer for Race. Though press materials and the spine give no moniker, this DVD bears Walt Disney Family Classics branding on its cover, presumably launching an understated (and overdue?) line for the studio to revisit their most popular live-action draws. By its side, Return also resurfaces in just the same fashion. DVD Details Black Keepcase with Side Snaps in Reflective Cardboard Slipcover VIDEO and AUDIO Escape to Witch Mountain is again presented in 1.75:1 anamorphic widescreen and it looks great. In performing A/B comparisons between this and the Special Edition, I found little noticeable difference between the two transfers. The new disc is slightly cleaner and mildly brighter.

On some scenes, colors definitely look more natural and vibrant. Either version is sure to visually delight, and this newer release just a little bit more (despite using fewer data bits). As before, the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack makes very little use of the rear channels, sounding much like two-channel mono or stereo. But the dialogue, effects, and somewhat sparing music is all crisp and clear to the ears. BONUS FEATURES, MENUS and PACKAGING The bonus features slate here looks quite similar to the one found on Escape to Witch Mountain's original DVD. The extras begin with an audio commentary that patches together remarks by director John Hough with those by grown-up child actors Iake Eissinmann and Kim Richards. As you might guess, Iake (formerly Ike) and Kim (who is real-life tï¿½a -- aunt -- to Paris Hilton) talk with the wonder of being wide-eyed child actors, while Hough is more soft-spoken, technical, and informative. The two divergent angles add up to a good track overall. The great featurette "Making the Escape" (26:38) grants the three audio commentators on-camera time.

We hear the recollections of Eissinmann, Richards, director Hough, and actor Dermott Downs. They discuss working with their famous co-stars, animals, and special effects. Though their stories don't always align or pay off, they shed lots of light on the production and the film's enduring legacy. "Conversations with John Hough" (6:50) allows the director to talk about his career, his methods, and his time at Disney helming kid-friendly fantasy. "Disney Sci-Fi" (2:40) is sure to seem odd for those unfamiliar with the old Vault Disney mold. This montage merely sets silent clips from such company works as The Rocketeer, Tron, My Favorite Martian, and the Witch Mountain flicks to upbeat dance club music. The fun mainly comes from identifying the films sampled and while nothing breakthrough, it's a nifty, well-edited collection of excerpts. "Disney Effects, Something Special" (11:00) reflects on the use of visual effects in live-action Disney films over the years.

A number of authorities, including the son of legendary matte artist Peter Ellenshaw, discuss the techniques employed for movies like Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Mary Poppins, The Parent Trap, and Touchstone's Dick Tracy. It's a valuable inclusion. The "1975 Disney Studio Album" (3:25) gives us an overview of the live-action films, theme park attractions, reissued cartoon shorts, and TV movies, that Disney debuted 34 years ago. I miss the company context these fun montages provided. Pluto's Dream House (7:52) is the 1940 animated short that accompanied Escape in theaters. In it, Mickey's dog digs up a magic lamp whose unseen genie helps build a doghouse and then raises some domestic chaos in response to radio voices. The cartoon lacks the polished presentation (and the cautionary Leonard Maltin introduction) subsequently offered on the second Mickey Mouse in Living Color Walt Disney Treasure. Last but not least is the one new video bonus feature: a Pop-Up Fun Facts track. The yellow subtitles with spaceship graphic come quite infrequently. The tidbits provide information about the film and its actors, and once in a while objects and locations featured.

They uncover little that you wouldn't already think yourself or that you couldn't discover in about 7 minutes on IMDb. Still, who can complain about getting this neat, simple playback enhancement? Unfortunately, not everything from the 2003 Special Edition resurfaces here; some galleries have been lost. Gone with these are nearly 100 publicity and behind-the-scenes photos, 6 lobby cards, 6 poster designs, 13 comic strips, 7 merchandise and exhibitor documents, and bios and credits for the director and six leading cast members. I guess it was easier for the studio to drop this material than try to make it easier to navigate. It is also too bad that more hasn't been added. Trailers should have been easy to rustle up. Iake Eissinmann's 13-minute 2000 mockumentary short Blair Witch Mountain Project, featuring actors from both '70s movies, also should have been no-brainer inclusion. (You can watch it online at Kim Richards' family website .) If disc space were a concern, upping the count to two discs should not have been. Another noteworthy new feature is one you needn't even open the case to enjoy.

A sticker affixed to the slipcover folds open to provide a unique code that will net you a movie ticket to see Race to Witch Mountain in theaters. Obtaining the ticket requires an Internet connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a printer. Your printout covers a single admission up to $12 through April 4th at any theater accepting Hollywood Movie Money. Loading the disc are promos for Disney and Disney Blu-ray; trailers for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Race to Witch Mountain, Bedtime Stories; and a Disney Movie Rewards spot. The Sneak Peeks menu holds most of these plus additional previews for Bolt, Disney XD, Morning Light, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. The all-new menus ditch the Vault Disney-type organization of the past Special Edition, instead lumping all bonus features on a single screen. Score accompanies all screens including the main menu, which bounces imagery from the film around with a motif resembling "The Twilight Zone" with mountains. One detects an old school feel in the DVD's artwork, with its large understated banner and plain font, especially when the reflective slipcover comes off.

Inside the case, one finds a Disney Movie Rewards code (though the case doesn't mention it) and a Blu-ray booklet. CLOSING THOUGHTS This new release of Escape to Witch Mountain is quite comparable to the movie's original 2003 DVD. But at least it puts something resembling that back in print. The excellent (slightly improved) feature presentation and bonus materials are enough to establish this as one of Disney's best classic live-action film DVDs, which is fitting since Escape is one of the studio's best works of its time. The loss of the galleries is just about cancelled out by the new fact track. If you already own the Special Edition, you can live without this, although those already planning to see the unpromising new film version in theaters can take the free ticket and get this for next to nothing. If you don't already own the movie or if you only have the double feature disc, then I would definitely recommend this as one to add to your collection.

Escape To Witch Mountain - 786936192469 - Disney DVD Database Escape To Witch Mountain English for the hearing imapired Chapters: No Average (Votes: 0) Advertentie Synopsis A vehicle floats in midair... a coat rack comes to life and attacks a sheriff... and wild animals are putty in the hands of Tony and Tia Malone in Disney's thrilling fantasy adventure about the psychic power of two young orphans. Their clairvoyance prompts evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt (Ray Milland) to lure them to his mansion to exploit their powers. While escaping, they meet a friendly camper (Eddie Albert) and begin to unravel the mystery of their origin. Soon, all three are fleeing townspeople who have branded the children witches. But then IT happens! Someone with even greater powers takes over and leads the children - and the audience - into a dazzling and unexpected experience... one that is truly out of this world! Cast Original Other Original Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) Cast and Crew, Trivia, Quotes, Photos, News and Videos - FamousFix Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 film based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key .

It was produced by Walt Disney Productions , released by Buena Vista Distribution Company and directed by John Hough . Wikipedia Contents From this profile you will find 4 photos , 17 quotes , 50 lists , 2 news stories , and key facts about Escape to Witch Mountain! Related Lists Escape to Witch Mountain | Film from RadioTimes Escape to Witch Mountain Our Score by Tom Hutchinson With actors such as Ray Milland, Eddie Albert and Donald Pleasence treating this Disney children's sci-fi drama as seriously as any other adult-themed film they might tackle, the result, with a well-written narrative by Robert Malcolm Young, succeeds in being pacey, scary and sentimental. Milland is oozingly malevolent as the villain who wants to use the clairvoyant powers of two youngsters for his own nefarious ends. Bette Davis was to loom alarmingly in the follow-up movie Return from Witch Mountain, but this has plenty of thrills for grown-ups and children alike. Summary Two psychic children go on the run in an attempt to discover their true origin, hotly pursued by a wicked millionaire who wants to make use of their powers.

A lonely widowed man helps them to escape, and leads them on a journey to a mountain where they believe their parents are waiting for them. Disney sci-fi adventure, starring Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence and Eddie Albert. Cast & Crew Escape to Witch Mountain Remind Me Escape to Witch Mountain Escape to Witch Mountain became one of Disney's most popular live-action films ever when it was released in 1975. Based on the much-loved story by Alexander Key, the film continues to act as a rich introduction to science fiction for kids and nostalgic entertainment for adults. Starring Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann as Tia and Tony Malone, the film follows the flight of two orphaned children with extraterrestrial powers from the powerful millionaire Aristotle Bolt (Ray Milland) and his lackey Lucas Deranian (Donald Pleasence)  men who want to use the children's powers to nefarious ends. Tony and Tia aren't sure where they're running to, except for the map they discover in Tia's box, emblazoned with double suns, and the memories of a watery crash -- snippets of recall that pronounce themselves as the two move closer to Witch Mountain and the salvation that seems to await them there.

Befriended by the widowed and bitter RV enthusiast Jason O'Day (Eddie Albert), who is moved by the children's' plight, Tony and Tia will eventually reach the place of a predestined rendezvous and discover where they really come from. Richards was already an established child actor at the time Escape to Witch Mountain was released, having made many commercials and television appearances, in addition to 54 episodes of Nanny and the Professor (1970). She followed Escape to Witch Mountain with No Deposit, No Return (1976) and Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), in which her character meets a shocking end. Her younger sister, Kyle Richards, makes an appearance in Escape to Witch Mountain, portraying the younger Tia. Their half-sister, Kathy, went on to gain a different kind of notoriety as a Hilton and mother of Paris and Nicki. Ike Eisenmann, now known as Lake Eisenmann, moved behind the camera in 1987 after a rich television career. He works as a sound technician and directs and produces animated projects.

Director John Hough (The Legend of Hell House, 1973) was well-versed in horror and suspense when he took on Escape to Witch Mountain, beginning in the UK as assistant director on The Avengers (1961). He returned, as did Richards and Eisenmann, for Return from Witch Mountain (1978). That television staple of the '70s and '80s Denver Pyle (Dukes of Hazard, 1979) plays Uncle Bené, who has been looking for Tony and Tia since their spaceship crash-landed. And '70s teen star Lance Kerwin (James at 15, 1977), makes a short appearance in the film as one of Tony and Tia's fellow orphans, as does a young actor named Dermott Downs, who was often misidentified afterwards as another red-headed child star by the name of Johnny Whitaker. The distinctive score for the movie was written by Johnny Mendel, who also composed the music for the film and television versions of MASH.

Escape to Witch Mountain was remade in 1995 and another version is due to be released in 2009, titled Race to Witch Mountain, in which Richards and Eisenmann will both make appearances. Producer: Jerome Courtland Screenplay: Robert Malcolm Young; Alexander Key (book) Cinematography: Frank Phillips Art Direction: John B. Mansbridge, Al Roelofs Music: Johnny Mandel Film Editing: Robert Stafford Cast: 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). C-98m. Letterboxed. Closed captioning. Escape To Witch Mountain (Special Edition) - ComingSoon.net Escape To Witch Mountain (Special Edition) Ray Milland as Aristotle Bolt Donald Pleasence as Lucas Deranian Kim Richards as Tia Walter Barnes as Sheriff Purdy Reta Shaw as Mrs.

Grindley Denver Pyle as Uncle Bene Alfred Ryder as Astrologer Terry Wilson as Biff Jenkins Special Features: Commentary by director John Hough and Actors Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann Making The Escape Classic Disney Cartoon – Plutos’ Dream House Lost Treasure: “Disney Effects, Something Special” Featurette 1975 Disney Studio Album “Disney Sci-Fi” Other Info: Widescreen (1.75:1)  Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions Dolby 5.1 Digital Surround Sound THX Certified Synopsis: This film is based on the book by the same name. Tia and Tony are two orphans with mysterious powers. They are able to communicate telepathically and move things with their minds. However, they remember very little of their past. They dont remember what happened to their parents or how they got their powers. One day they use their powers to save Lucas Deranian. He is astounded by what they are able to do. Little do Tia and Tony know that hes part of a criminal organization. Lucas arranges to take care of the children and he starts his plans to use their powers to commit crimes.

As the kids begin to realize what hes up to, they also have a revelation about their past  they are aliens. Their parents crash-landed on earth and the kids were the only survivors. Now they must make their way to Witch Mountain where their other alien family members will pick them up and take them home. First they must escape the clutches of Lucas and his superiors. The only hope for Tia and Tony lay with Jason, an elderly man on the road with a camper. Escape To Witch Mountain is rated G. The Movie: Escape To Witch Mountain is yet another Disney film that I grew up with. I really enjoyed it and the story is still great today. You can see what makes it great because elements of todays popular films are easily seen within it. There are similarities between this film and Harry Potter, E.T., and other popular films. Children love imagining they have super powers, encountering aliens, and being the hero that saves the day. These films have all of that. The cast is great. The children, played by Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann are perfect. They look like real life siblings though they arent related at all. They represented the every-kid that children could all relate to.

Donald Pleasence has always been a classic villain while Eddie Albert is one of the great character actors of film. Together they all make an excellent cast of characters for the story. About the only things that dont hold up today are the special effects. The scenes with green screen look particularly bad, though the effects done with wires manage to withstand the test of time and they still look good. The music, though, is another victim of aging. This film inspired the sequel, Return From Witch Mountain. I think it might be cool for Disney to make a sequel to these films rather than yet another remake of their older films. It would certainly be interesting to catch up with these characters so many years later. I think theres a lot of story potential there. The Extras: I think Disney continues to do a first-rate job of reissuing their older films. The extras on this DVD continue to follow the trend. The menus are also pretty cool with a comic book look to them. Here are some highlights from the extras: Commentary by director John Hough and Actors Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann  This is a fun commentary to listen to.

As Richards and Eisenmann watch the film, it seems like old friends watching home movies for the first time in quite a while. Its a treat to hear them reminisce about their experiences on set and laugh about their acting and youthful looks. Its obvious that Houghs commentary was recorded at a later date as the three never interact in the commentary. This is a fun commentary to listen to and one worth checking out. Making The Escape  This is a 20-minute Making Of video. Its great to see the kids all grown up. (Kim Richards shows a picture of her numerous kids!) Ike Eisenmann gets particularly emotional talking about how people still come up to him today thanking him for the film. They discuss the effects, the challenges of bring the film to screen, shooting at a real orphanage, and more. Its a very interesting and thorough look at the making of the film. Conversations With John Hough  This is a short interview with the director. He talks about how he got into film, how he came on board with Walt Disney, and more. Its a short feature but an interesting piece of cinema history.

Classic Disney Cartoon – Plutos’ Dream House  This cartoon was shown before the theatrical release of the movie, so it is included again here on the DVD. Its quite a nice little treat to be added. Lost Treasure: “Disney Effects, Something Special” Featurette  This is a great documentary on the making of the effects for Escape To Witch Mountain as well as some of the effects from other films. Matte paintings are a big topic of discussion and they show some of the bigger ones done for 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Dick Tracy, and more. Its a fun feature for anyone interested in special effects. 1975 Disney Studio Album “Disney Sci-Fi”  This is a series of clips from Disneys sci-fi films including TRON, The Rocketeer, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, and even Armageddon. The Bottom Line: Overall, this is another good reissue that I think both children and adults can enjoy together. Its a worthy addition to your DVD collection.

Question: Aristotle Bolt, Tia Malone and Biff Jenkins are all characters in which 1975 Disney film?
Answer: Escape to Witch Mountain