Escape to Witch Mountain
Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.
Critics Sentiment
Tony and Tia escape using powers on animals and security
Tony and Tia remember their extraterrestrial spacecraft origins
The film drops significantly from the exciting Witch Mountain ascent to the divisive alien revelation sequence.
The film maintains solid audience appreciation through its character-driven first two acts, peaking with the creative mansion escape sequence. While the strong villain performances and Eddie Albert's heartwarming turn sustain interest, the sci-fi revelation and effects-heavy finale received more mixed reactions from critics.
Full cast
Eddie Albert
Jason O'Day
Ray Milland
Aristotle Bolt
Donald Pleasence
Lucas Deranian
Kim Richards
Tia Malone
Ike Eisenmann
Tony Malone
Walter Barnes
Sheriff Purdy
Reta Shaw
Mrs. Grindley
Denver Pyle
Uncle Bene
Alfred Ryder
Astrologer
Lawrence Montaigne
Ubermann
Terry Wilson
Biff Jenkins
George Chandler
Grocer
Dermott Downs
Truck
Shepherd Sanders
Guru
Don Brodie
Gasoline Attendant
Kyle Richards
Young Tia (uncredited)
Crew
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