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Overview

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Director:
Michael Ritchie
Writer (WGA):
Jeff Rothberg (written by)
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Release Date:
11 July 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Family | Comedy | Fantasy more
Tagline:
Your wish is his command... sort of. more
Plot:
Murray is a male fairy godmother, and he is trying to help 8-year-old Anabel to fulfil her "simple wish" - that her father Oliver... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Fun little episode more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robert Pastorelli ... Oliver Greening
Ruby Dee ... Hortense
Francis Capra ... Charlie Greening
Jonathan Hadary ... Lord Richard

Deborah Odell ... Jeri

Mara Wilson ... Anabel Greening

Amanda Plummer ... Boots
Alan Campbell ... Tony Sable

Kathleen Turner ... Claudia
Lanny Flaherty ... Duane

Teri Garr ... Rena

Martin Short ... Murray
Clare Coulter ... Ms. Bramble
Neil Foster ... Manny

Jaime Tirelli ... Joe
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Fairy Godmother (Canada: English title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild language.
Runtime:
89 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS
Filming Locations:
Brooks, Alberta, Canada more

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Quotes:
Claudia: How DARE you mock me!
Murray: [in a mocking voice] How DARE you mock me!
Claudia: Cut it Out!
Murray: Cut it...!
[before he could finish Claudia grabs his throat]
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Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Fun little episode, 17 August 2001
Author: neophoenix from United States

Okay, while the plot may not be Shakespeare, its simplicity is refreshing. Martin Short is very funny, as always, and Mara Wilson is a wonderful child actress whose acting caliber could compare to many adult actors/actresses. Kathleen Turner is delicious to watch as a bad apple witch, who's bent on revenge. Her deep yet sultry voice and beautiful looks present the perfect image of a goody-goody witch gone bad. For a simple yet smart comedy, rent this film.

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