Movie·1997·1h 29m
A Simple Wish
Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.
Directed By
Michael Ritchie
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Murray is a male fairy godmother, and he is trying to help 8-year-old Anabel to fulfil her "simple wish" - that her father Oliver, who is a cab driver, would win the leading role in a Broadway musical. Unfortunately, Murray's magic wand is broken and the fairies convention is threatened by evil witches Claudia and Boots.
Written By
Jeff Rothberg
Cinematography
Ralf D. Bode
Music
Bruce Broughton
Editor
William S. Scharf
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Martin Short
Murray
Kathleen Turner
Claudia
Mara Wilson
Anabel Greening
Robert Pastorelli
Oliver Greening
Deborah Odell
Jeri
Francis Capra
Charlie Greening
Ruby Dee
Hortence
Amanda Plummer
Boots
Teri Garr
Rena
Jonathan Hadary
Lord Richard
Alan Campbell
Tony Sable
Lanny Flaherty
Duane
Clare Coulter
Ms. Bramble
Neil Foster
Manny
Jamie Tirelli
Joe
Jack McGee
Officer O'York
Lillian Ritchie
Schoolgirl
Miriam Ritchie
Schoolgirl
// crew
Crew
Michael Ritchie
Director
Jeff Rothberg
Screenplay
William S. Scharf
Editor
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
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