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Comedy Cult Classic

A sorceress’s crush on a professor leads to magical misadventures across time.

A WITCH WITHOUT A BROOM

1967 · 1h 26m · NR · Comedy / Fantasy / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A flirtatious sorcerous fancies a handsome human professor. Cross time antics arise when she attempts to bring the hapless professor into her alternate dimension.

Quick Answer

What is A Witch Without a Broom about?

A Witch Without a Broom is a 1967 Spanish-American comedy fantasy romance directed by José María Elorrieta about a flirtatious sorceress who brings a human professor into her alternate dimension.

Programmer's Pick

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a witch’s crush turns into a time-hopping comedy of errors, this 1967 oddity has your answer. Animated credits, cavegirls, and a dash of ancient deities—this is cult Euro-fantasy at its frothiest.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A Witch Without a Broom blends romance and farce with a magical twist. When a mischievous sorceress sets her sights on a charming human professor, she’s not content to merely admire from afar. Her attempts to win his affection spark a series of comical, time-bending escapades as she tries to whisk him into her own fantastical realm. Expect animated credits, historical detours from ancient Rome to prehistory, and a parade of witches, amulets, and chariot races. The film’s playful tone and whirlwind of temporal mishaps keep things light, making it a genre-mixing romp that doesn’t take its magical premise too seriously.

Details & Specs

Director
José María Elorrieta
Writers
José María Elorrieta, José Luis Navarro
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America, Spain
Language
Spanish
Also Known As
Una strega senza scopa, Una bruja sin escoba

Why Cult

Time-Hopping Romance

The film’s flirtatious witch and befuddled professor spark comedic chaos as they tumble through eras from the 1390s to ancient Rome.

Animated Credits

Right from the start, animated credits set a playful, whimsical tone that matches the magical antics to come.

Eclectic Historical Settings

Cavemen, chariot races, and references to Zeus and Nero—this film gleefully raids the costume box for its cross-era adventures.

Psychotronic Euro-Fantasy

A Spanish-American collaboration that leans into its psychotronic credentials with witches, amulets, and a healthy disregard for narrative boundaries.

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Questions from the Vault

When was A Witch Without a Broom released? +

A Witch Without a Broom was released in 1967.

Who directed A Witch Without a Broom? +

A Witch Without a Broom was directed by José María Elorrieta.

How long is A Witch Without a Broom? +

A Witch Without a Broom has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is A Witch Without a Broom? +

A Witch Without a Broom is a comedy, fantasy, and romance film.

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