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starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe, John Ericsondirected by: Robert Stevenson
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301390729
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Live, NTSC
ISBN: 6301390725
Label: Walt Disney Home Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video
Release Date: August 25, 1998
Running Time: 117 minutes
Sales Rank: 122
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: December 13, 1971
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
When a mail-order apprentice witch (Angela Lansbury) is saddled with three sibling refugees from London during World War II, the outlook is grim. But the kids soon discover her secret and sign on for adventure in the name of England. With the aid of a magical bed, they track down her fraudulent headmaster (David Tomlinson) to find the spell that will aid the Allies. Fascinated that she has actually achieved results with his lessons, he joins forces. The quintet does battle with corrupt booksellers, animated-lion royalty, and, eventually, invading Germans. Songs include Lansbury's Oscar-nominated 'The Age of Not Believing.' This film is often compared to director Robert Stevenson's earlier effort, Mary Poppins, and for good reason. In addition to Tomlinson, the movies share a fondness for magic at the hands of a good woman, light romance with an understanding male, and wide-eyed children. Stevenson also graces both films with interaction between humans and animated animals. Disney is wise to play up that aspect on its box this time around as both the underwater ball and the subsequent island soccer match are the most visually interesting and appealing parts of the film. Adults may find the 1971-vintage mixing of actors and animation a bit creaky, but kids used to a variety of animation quality will find the action a hoot. Ages 4 and up. The movie has been recut several times but was restored to the original length of 139 minutes for its 30th anniversary in 2001. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Childhood favorite
I remember watching this movie everytime it came on TV (no DVD's/videos back then)! It's nice to share old school Disney with my kids. You even get a little history with the make believe. I STILL love this movie.
Rating:  - Old memories
I remember when I was a little kid moving from Germany to the States. I loved this movie very much. I grew up watching this movie all the time. I just recently started searching for all the old movies that I grew up on and this is the first one I looked up. I want my kids to be able to see all the movies that I got to watch when I grew up. Even at 30 years old and having been in the army for 10 and a half years I still am kid at heart. Thank you amazon.com for having all these great movies.
Rating: - bedknobs and broomsticks
a great family movie. one u could watch over and over again it has great music for the film. it had nice extras on the dvd to watch.a timeless classic movie for the whole family.
Rating: - Great
I love this movie, ever since I was a kid. And it's just as good now as it was then. A must have for every home.
Rating: - feeling nolstalgic...sigh
I have'nt seen this movie in 15 years or so and I wanted to get it to share with my 3 year old little boy. The price was fantastic, the movie came in excelent condition and shipping was very quick. I would buy from this vendor again. This movie is for the young and old!
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