Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 Disney fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Key.
Plot Synopsis
Escape to Witch Mountain focuses on two psychic orphan children, Tia (Kim Richards) and Tony (Ike Eisenmann), who don't know anything about their background due to amnesia. The children are fleeing from millionaire Aristotle Bolt (Ray Milland) who is trying to capture the children and use them for their psychic powers. The children receive assistance from Jason O'Day (Eddie Albert), an older man with a flying Winnebago camper, who helps the children escape.The New York Times: Escape to Witch Mountain Review RogerEbert.com: Escape to Witch Mountain Review (January 1, 1975)
Cast
- Eddie Albert as Jason O'Day
- Ray Milland as Aristotle Bolt
- Donald Pleasence as Lucas Deranian
- Kim Richards as Tia Malone
- Ike Eisenmann as Tony Malone
Race for Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain is a remake of the original Escape to Witch Mountain film which is scheduled for release in March 2009. Both of these movies share very similar plot details about orphan children with psychic powers. Race to Witch Mountain is directed by Andy Fickman.Cinema Blend: Race To Witch Mountain Trailer (November 17, 2008)
