The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983)
An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones falls into the possession of a mother who takes the stone man back to her family. Soon after, four strangers show up in the village and the Sogood & Firkettle children seem to be the only ones who question the mysterious things that begin to happen. This film was originally broadcast across six 25 minute episodes with a total runtime of 150 minutes. A few years later, the US cable network Nickelodeon edited the miniseries into a 2 hour (including commercials) movie block. This 2 hour edited version was shown throughout the 1980s on US television.
Cast
- Giles Harper - Colin Sogood
- Heidi Mayo - Nan Sogood
- Adam Woodyatt - Dave Firkettle
- Zoe Loftin - Essie Firkettle
- Paul Curtis - Jimmy Firkettle
- Anna Wing - Edie Possett
- Sheila Grant - Mrs. Ems
- Patricia Hayes - Miss Bendybones
- Olu Jacobs - Mr. Twebele Alabaster
- John Barrard - Mr. Adam
Screenplay
- Dorothy Edwards (Book)
- Roy Russell (Screenplay)
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish, Magical Artifact and Shadow Curse
Keywords
witch, great britain, magic, africa, witchcraft, ancient religion, based on young adult novel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Witches and the Grinnygog about?
- An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones falls into the possession of a mother who takes the stone man back to her family. Soon after, four strangers show up in the village and the Sogood & Firkettle children seem to be the only ones who question the mysterious things that begin to happen. This film was originally broadcast across six 25 minute episodes with a total runtime of 150 minutes. A few years later, the US cable network Nickelodeon edited the miniseries into a 2 hour (including commercials) movie block. This 2 hour edited version was shown throughout the 1980s on US television.
- Who directed The Witches and the Grinnygog?
- The Witches and the Grinnygog was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
- Who stars in The Witches and the Grinnygog?
- The Witches and the Grinnygog stars Giles Harper, Heidi Mayo, Adam Woodyatt, Zoe Loftin, Paul Curtis, Anna Wing.
- How long is The Witches and the Grinnygog?
- The Witches and the Grinnygog has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is The Witches and the Grinnygog?
- The Witches and the Grinnygog is a Fantasy, Family, TV Movie, Mystery, History film.
- Where was The Witches and the Grinnygog produced?
- The Witches and the Grinnygog was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Witches and the Grinnygog?
- The themes of The Witches and the Grinnygog include: Wizards and Sorcery, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish, Magical Artifact and Shadow Curse.