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Fantasy family film

Ol’ Witch (1991): Cast

Ol’ Witch (1991) movie poster

Ol’ Witch is a 1991 fantasy family film directed by Günter Meyer, starring Tobias Gottschlich as Paul, Anne Szarvasy and Klaus Piontek. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Ol’ Witch (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Günter Meyer
Genres
Fantasy , Family , Adventure
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ol’ Witch About?

The premise of Ol’ Witch without spoilers.

Eight‑year‑old Paul moves with his mother into a skyscraper. After a humiliating exchange with Anna, the two argue in an elevator that suddenly plunges into a witch’s hidden realm. The witch, whose time is ending, seeks their youth. To survive, Paul and Anna must cooperate, aided by a blind horse, a clock without hands and a cowardly knight.

Ol’ Witch Themes & Keywords

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  • witch
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Cast & crew

Ol’ Witch Cast & Characters

Tobias Gottschlich leads the cast as Paul, with Anne Szarvasy as Anna and Klaus Piontek as Stimme des Pferdes. Directed by Günter Meyer; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ol’ Witch

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From the director

More from Günter Meyer

More films directed by Günter Meyer: Spuk im Reich der Schatten, Spuk aus der Gruft and Kai from the Box.

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Ol’ Witch Also Known As

Also known as “Старая ведьма”.

Also known as
  • Старая ведьма

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FAQ

Ol’ Witch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ol’ Witch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ol’ Witch?

Ol’ Witch runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Ol’ Witch released?

Ol’ Witch was released on February 11, 1991.

Who directed Ol’ Witch?

Ol’ Witch was directed by Günter Meyer.

More films by Günter Meyer

Who is in the cast of Ol’ Witch?

Ol’ Witch stars Tobias Gottschlich as Paul, Anne Szarvasy as Anna and Klaus Piontek as Stimme des Pferdes, among 8 credited actors.

Does Ol’ Witch have a post-credit scene?

No. Ol’ Witch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ol’ Witch in?

The original language of Ol’ Witch is German.

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