The Worst Witch (1986)
The Worst Witch is a 1986 tv movie movie directed by Robert Young, with a running time of 1h 10m. It stars Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae and Tim Curry.
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
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What is The Worst Witch about?
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
When was The Worst Witch released?
The Worst Witch was released on 22 October 1986.
How long is The Worst Witch?
The Worst Witch runs 1h 10m.
Who made The Worst Witch?
The Worst Witch was directed by Robert Young.
Cast
- Diana Rigg as Constance Hardbroom
- Charlotte Rae as Miss Cackle / Agatha
- Tim Curry as The Grand Wizard
- Fairuza Balk as Mildred Hubble
- Sabina Franklyn as Miss Spellbinder
- Su Elliot as Delilah
- Danielle Batchelor as Maud Warlock
- Anna Kipling as Ethel Hallow
- Kate Buckley as Donna
- Leila Marr as Pixie Brown
- Liz May Brice as Zoe Chant-Vestry
- Katrina Heath as Sophie Hattrick
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