The Witches (1990)

Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!

While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.

Cast (35)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jasen Fisher

Luke Eveshim

Mai Zetterling

Helga Eveshim

Anjelica Huston

Miss Eva Ernst

Charlie Potter

Bruno Jenkins

Rowan Atkinson

Mr Stringer

Bill Paterson

Mr Jenkins

Brenda Blethyn

Mrs Jenkins

Jane Horrocks

Miss Irvine

Nora Connolly

Beatrice

Rose English

Dora

Jenny Runacre

Elsie

Angelique Rockas

Henrietta

Rosamund Greenwood

Janice

Sukie Smith

Marlene

Emma Relph

Millie

Annabel Brooks

Nicola

Vincent Marzello

Luke's Father

D

Darcy Flynn

Luke's Mother

Ola Otnes

Erica's Father

M

Merete Armand

Erica's Mother

E

Elsie Eide

Erica

Jim Carter

Head Chef

Roberta Taylor

Witch Chef

A

Anne Tirard

Lady #1

L

Leila Hoffman

Lady #2

J

Johan Sverre Myhre

Policeman

Arvid Ones

Policeman

Sverre Røssummoen

Policeman

G

Grete Nordrå

Norwegian Witch

S

Serena Harragin

Doctor

B

Brian Hawksley

Elderly Waiter

D

Debra Gillett

Waitress

Anne Lambton

Woman in Black

K

Kristin Steinsland

Child Helga

Michael Palin

Witch at Meeting (uncredited)

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