The Witches and the Grinnygog(1983)
The Witches and the Grinnygog Synopsis
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.
The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) is a fantasy, family, tv movie, mystery and history film directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, released on November 14, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Giles Harper, Heidi Mayo, Adam Woodyatt and Zoe Loftin. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Writers:
- Dorothy Edwards, Roy Russell
- Production:
- TVS, ITV
- Status:
- Released
The Witches and the Grinnygog Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Giles Harper
Giles Harper
as Colin Sogood
- Heidi Mayo
Heidi Mayo
as Nan Sogood
Adam Woodyatt
as Dave Firkettle
- Zoe Loftin
Zoe Loftin
as Essie Firkettle
- Paul Curtis
Paul Curtis
as Jimmy Firkettle
Anna Wing
as Edie Possett
- Sheila Grant
Sheila Grant
as Mrs. Ems
Patricia Hayes
as Miss Bendybones
Olu Jacobs
as Mr. Twebele Alabaster
- John Barrard
John Barrard
as Mr. Adam
Robert Swann
as Reverend Anthony Sogood
Jane Wood
as Mrs. Firkettle
Key crew
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, written by Dorothy Edwards and Roy Russell.
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The Witches and the Grinnygog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Witches and the Grinnygog – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Witches and the Grinnygog?
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The main cast of The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) includes Giles Harper, Heidi Mayo, Adam Woodyatt, Zoe Loftin and Paul Curtis. The film was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Witches and the Grinnygog released?
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The Witches and the Grinnygog was released on November 14, 1983 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is The Witches and the Grinnygog worth watching?
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The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.