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The Witches of Pendle
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The Witches of Pendle

1976-06-19 · 76 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Horror · TV Movie

A BBC dramatization of the Pendle witch trials of Lancashire, England that occurred in 1616.

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Directors
Anthea Browne-Wilkinson
Production companies
BBC Manchester
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John StrattonJohn StrattonRoger Nowell
James LaurensonJames LaurensonAbraham Law
Michael PenningtonMichael PenningtonMinister
Cathryn HarrisonCathryn HarrisonAlizon Device
Mary MacLeodLizzie Device
John FieldingJames Device
Sarah FowlerJennet Device
Harry MarkhamJohn Law
Anne KristenAlice Nutter
Kathleen LockeChattox
Marjorie SudellDemdike
Rita HowardAnne Redfearn
Norma WilsonMistress Duckworth
Fred GauntMiller Baldwin
Noel CameronBulcock
Richard ColsonJudge
John TrentJuryman
Glynn StoreyMr. Towneley
Christine BuckleyLandlady
Christine PrenticeServing girl

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