Escape to Witch Mountain

UPC: 786936192469

Studio: Walt Disney Video

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:[Excellent For Children]

Summary: This fast-paced Disney endeavor stars Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann as two adolescents with acute psychic powers. The kids are actually space aliens, but suffer from amnesia and are unaware of their origins. Pursued by greedy business-mogul Ray Milland, who wants to harness their special powers for his benefit, Kim and Ike are rescued by likeable camper Eddie Albert. He and the kids escape to the mountain of the title when Albert's RV suddenly acquires the power of flight. In 1978, the film spawned the sequel Return from Witch Mountain. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Features: ccAudio commentary with Ike Eisenmann, John Hough and Kim Richards
Cartoon- "Plutos Dream House"
Making the Escape
1975 Disney studio album
Conversations with John Hough
Disney sci-fi
Disney effects-something special

Escape to Witch Mountain

Format: DVD

Release Date: 09/02/2003

Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1 Disney

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, THX THX-Certified Mastering

Runtime: 97 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Opening Credits/Welcome to Pinewoods [5:53]
2. Making Friends the Hard Way [4:57]
3. Premonitions [7:12]
4. The Deception [12:32]
5. Powers Revealed [5:21]
6. The Escape [6:25]
7. An Unlikely Friend [6:38]
8. Looking for Stoney Creek [4:20]
9. A Brush With The Law [3:34]
10. On the Run [7:01]
11. Searching for a Clue [10:12]
12. Discoverind the Past/End Credits [3:58]

Donald Guarisco

One would not normally think of using the words "Disney" and "thriller" in the same sentence but Escape To Witch Mountain is a happy exception to that idea. Though geared towards a younger audience, the script never cops out or talks down to its viewers -- instead, it delivers an engaging mystery story paced with plenty of effects-laden setpieces. Escape To Witch Mountain benefits greatly from the confident direction of John Hough, who brings the thriller-crafting skills he developed on films like The Legend Of Hell House and Dirty Mary Crazy Larry into play here. He gives the film a bracing style full of mobile camerawork -- the many car-chase scenes are truly thrilling thanks to the visceral visual style - and effective editing that grabs the viewer's attention (the latter aspect is best illustrated through Tia's frequent flashbacks). It's a pleasant surprise that he shows a nice talent for Disney-style whimsy, as well: the best example is a delightful scene where Tony uses his telekinetic ability to bring a roomful of marionettes to life. That said, Escape To Witch Mountain's appeal is sealed by a series of excellent performances: Ike Eisenmann and Kim Richards make a charismatic, down-to-earth pair of young heroes while Eddie Albert adds gruff charm as their reluctant protector and Ray Milland and Donald Pleasance make a slyly menacing pair of villains. To sum up, Escape To Witch Mountain is one of Disney's best live-action efforts from the 1970's and a thriller that adults can enjoy along with their kids. ~ Donald Guarisco, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Tiger Joe Marsh  Actor 
Dan Seymour  Actor 
Harry Holcombe  Actor 
Alfred Ryder  Actor 
Dermott Downs  Actor 
George Chandler  Actor 
Paul Sorenson  Actor 
Tony Giorgio  Actor 
Alfred Rossi  Actor 
Eugene Daniels  Actor 
Sam Edwards  Actor 
Terry Wilson  Actor 
Rex Holman  Actor 
Shepherd Sanders  Actor 
Al Dunlap  Actor 
Don Brodie  Actor 
Lawrence Montaigne  Actor 
Jerome Courtland  Producer 
John Hough  Director 
Johnny Mandel  Composer (Music Score) 
Ron Miller  Executive Producer 
Ron Miller  Producer 
Robert M. Young  Screenwriter 
Eddie Albert  Actor 
Ray Milland  Actor 
Donald Pleasence  Actor 
Kim Richards  Actor 
Ike Eisenmann  Actor 
Walter Barnes  Actor 
Reta Shaw  Actor 
Denver Pyle  Actor 

Country: USA