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1990 · 91 min · PG

The Witches

Directed by Nicolas Roeg · Fantasy, Family, Horror

The Witches (1990) is a Fantasy film, directed by Nicolas Roeg set in Norway and England during the 1990s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Stanley Myers
Cinematography
Harvey Harrison
Cast
Jasen FisherMai ZetterlingAnjelica HustonCharlie PotterRowan AtkinsonBill PatersonBrenda BlethynJane Horrocks

The world of this film

Setting

Where
NorwayEngland
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
WhimsicalTense

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadSolo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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