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The Witches and the Grinnygog
8.0 / 10• 1983• 2h 30m•NR• English
FantasyFamilyTV MovieMysteryHistory
Storyline
An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones falls into the possession of a mother who takes the stone man back to her family. Soon after, four strangers show up in the village and the Sogood & Firkettle children seem to be the only ones who question the mysterious things that begin to happen. This film was originally broadcast across six 25 minute episodes with a total runtime of 150 minutes. A few years later, the US cable network Nickelodeon edited the miniseries into a 2 hour (including commercials) movie block. This 2 hour edited version was shown throughout the 1980s on US television.
Cast & Crew
GH
Giles Harper
Colin Sogood
LeadHM
Heidi Mayo
Nan Sogood
Adam Woodyatt
Dave Firkettle
ZL
Zoe Loftin
Essie Firkettle
PC
Paul Curtis
Jimmy Firkettle
Anna Wing
Edie Possett
SG
Sheila Grant
Mrs. Ems
Patricia Hayes
Miss Bendybones
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Diarmuid Lawrence's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Witches and the Grinnygog is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
