Escape to Witch Mountain (1995)

A brother-sister duo possessing psychic powers are pursued by a millionaire who intends to use them for his gain.

Director:

Peter Rader

Writers:

Alexander Key (novel), Robert Malcolm Young (screenplay) (as Robert Malcom Young)

Stars:

Robert Vaughn, Elisabeth Moss, Erik von Detten

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Vaughn	...	Edward Bolt
Elisabeth Moss	...	Anna
Erik von Detten	...	Danny
Sam Horrigan	...	Xander
Lynne Moody	...	Lindsay Brown
Perrey Reeves	...	Zoe Moon
Lauren Tom	...	Claudia Ford
Vincent Schiavelli	...	Waldo Fudd
Henry Gibson	...	Ravetch
Bobby Motown	...	Skeeto
Kevin Tighe	...	Sheriff Bronson
Brad Dourif	...	Luther / Bruno
John Petlock	...	Butler
Beth Colt	...	Woman Officer
Daniel Lavery	...	Mr. Flynn

Storyline

Possessing an extraordinary set of psychokinetic abilities, the orphaned twin siblings, Anna and Danny, catch the eye of the avaricious business magnate, Edward Bolt. Intent on using their unusual gift for personal profit, Bolt takes them in, unaware that a chance encounter with the cryptic store owner, Waldo Fudd, will unearth an unexpected secret, setting in motion a dangerous mission. The answers Anna and Danny seek, lie in a strange rock formation, just outside the town. Will the siblings escape to the mystical Witch Mountain before Bolt finds them first?

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Plot Keywords:

horse riding | brother sister reunion | sheriff | escape | orphanage | 

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Taglines:

The fun is back! The magic returns! The adventure you loved is better than ever!

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Although The Purple Guy's real name, Vincent Schiavelli, has never been mentioned in the film, on the cast he is credited as Waldo Fudd.

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Quotes

Xander: Do you have a pool?
Edward Bolt: Yes. Yes, I do.
Xander: Why don't you invite us over for a swim?
Lindsay Brown: Xander.
Xander: He says he love kids.
Edward Bolt: I think that's a great idea! How 'bout a picnic on Sunday, huh?

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Connections

Remake of Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

User Reviews

It was pretty good

This version of this movie was pretty good. It was a different kind of take on it. As to the comment that one person made about the previous film; it was made in 1975, not the 50's. If you're going to comment on something, know what you're talking about it. The kids' acting could have been a little bit better, but look at how young they are. It was the beginning of most of their careers. Most kids that age don't have the experience to be perfect actors. Cut them some slack. For a TV movie, it was pretty good. The special effects for this were pretty good. The script kept you interested and wanting more. People always seem to be expect movie quality from TV movies, that's just not that realistic. They don't have that kind of budget.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Escape to Witch Mountain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buena Vista Television, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1