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.
The Witches
“Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!”
Overview
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.
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Budget
11.0M
Revenue
15.4M
Status
Released
Production
Lorimar Film Entertainment, Jim Henson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
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
Darcy Flynn
Luke's Mother
Ola Otnes
Erica's Father
Merete Armand
Erica's Mother
Elsie Eide
Erica
Jim Carter
Head Chef
Roberta Taylor
Witch Chef
Anne Tirard
Lady #1
Leila Hoffman
Lady #2
Johan Sverre Myhre
Policeman
Arvid Ones
Policeman
Sverre Røssummoen
Policeman
Grete Nordrå
Norwegian Witch
Serena Harragin
Doctor
Brian Hawksley
Elderly Waiter
Debra Gillett
Waitress
Anne Lambton
Woman in Black
Kristin Steinsland
Child Helga
Michael Palin
Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
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