Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Bill Walsh for Walt Disney Productions. It is based upon the books The Magic Bedknob; or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons and Bonfires and Broomsticks by English children's author Mary Norton. The film, which combines live action and animation, stars Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, John Ericson, and introducing Ian Weighill, Cindy O'Callaghan, and Roy Snart. During the early 1960s, Bedknobs and Broomsticks entered development when the negotiations for the film rights to Mary Poppins were placed on hold. When the rights were acquired, the film was shelved repeatedly due to the similarities with Mary Poppins until it was revived in 1969. Originally at a length of 139 minutes, Bedknobs and Broomsticks was edited down to almost two hours prior to its premiere at the Radio City Music Hall. As with Mary Poppins, the Sherman Brothers composed the film's songs.
| Director | Robert Stevenson |
| Produced by | Bill Walsh |
| Screenplay by | Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi |
| Starring | Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, John Ericson, Ian Weighill, Cindy O'Callaghan, Roy Snart |
| Music | Irwin Kostal |
| Cinematography | Frank V. Phillips |
| Edited by | Cotton Warburton |
| Production, company | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Released | October 7, 1971 (United Kingdom), December 13, 1971 (United States) |
| Running time | 118 minutes (1971 original version), 139 minutes (1996 reconstruction version) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6.3 million |
| Box office | $17.9 million |
| Netflix ID | 60003893 |
About Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Musical fantasy film about a cunning witch-in-training who utilizes her supernatural powers to defeat the Nazi menace during the height of World War 2. She and her team use an enchanted bed to travel to a fantasy land and foil encroaching German troops.
Achievement of Bedknobs and Broomsticks
The film was directed by Robert Stevenson. The movie received five Academy Award nominations and took home the award for Best Special Visual Effects.
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Latest information about Bedknobs and Broomsticks updated on January 04 2022.
