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From the Land of the Lost producers comes a family comedy filled with mirth, magic and music about a little boy named Jimmy and his fantastic adventures with the dragon H. R. Pufnstuf.From the Land of the Lost producers comes a family comedy filled with mirth, magic and music about a little boy named Jimmy and his fantastic adventures with the dragon H. R. Pufnstuf.From the Land of the Lost producers comes a family comedy filled with mirth, magic and music about a little boy named Jimmy and his fantastic adventures with the dragon H. R. Pufnstuf.
Cass Elliot
- Witch Hazel
- (as Mama Cass)
Andy Ratoucheff
- Alarm Clock
- (as Andrew Ratoucheff)
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- TriviaJack Wild did not like the songs for the film, especially "If I Could." He said he had a sore throat on the day he recorded it. He referred to Martha Raye as "a right old cow."
- GoofsWrong way wind reveals that the boat is being towed when it takes Jimmy to Living Island. It moves forward against the wind, which wraps the sails onto the mast and rigging, both before and after Witchiepoo transforms it to evil.
- Quotes
Googy Gopher: Hey, bub, is this the witch's castle?
Pillar in Dungeon: It ain't Disneyland.
- Alternate versionsFour seconds of footage was shaved off when the movie was first issued on DVD in 2009. Notable differences: Immediately following "Living Island" is an exterior shot of Witchiepoo's castle. Following the title song, Shirley Pufnstuf exclaims, "That's my brother!" As Jimmy and Freddie abandon the community, Jimmy turns back, waves at the cave, and Freddie says, "Bye, Pufnstuf." The Witches laugh after the convention officially commences, so Boss Witch says, "Aw, shut up!" After Witchiepoo says, "Come back, Boss Witch, come back," she cries, "Anybody!"
- ConnectionsFeatured in Mondays with Marty: H. R. Pufnstuf's 52nd Birthday (2021)
- SoundtracksIf I Could
(uncredited)
Music by Charles Fox
Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
Sung and later reprised by Jack Wild
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Great fun
Pufnstuf is what it is. I saw this in the cinema at age 4 and I have very fond, and vivid, memories of it. Seeing this as as adult allows one to catch the references that are way over the heads of the target audience - like the bit where Jimmy's grey witch wig is ripped off and Witch Hazel (Cass) sneers "I KNEW she had brown roots!". It is of course heavily influenced by the flower power culture of the time, and in some ways quite progressive. The track Different, for example sends a clear message to the young viewers about being yourself, not running with the pack, and cherishing what is is about yourself that is different. This could be an anthem to the gay community, it should be, great track.
Martha Raye, Cass Elliot and Billie Hayes are all great as witches, and the Living Island cast give it their all in the confines of their character suits (includes Billy Barty, Felix Silla and other famous names). There is a LOT of over acting in this film - there's really nothing subtle, and when little Jack Wild has to emote his concern for the kidnapped residents of Living Island it's really little more than yelling. This is drama and comedy spread on with a trowel. While I think of it - I never could stand the flute though.
I love the soundtrack, especially the above mentioned Different but also Zap The World, Pufnstuf and even Jack Wild's touching If I Could. What's more, it IS now out on CD from the tasteful people at El Records in London. See here for more: www.cherryred.co.uk/el/artists/pufnstuf.htm
Martha Raye, Cass Elliot and Billie Hayes are all great as witches, and the Living Island cast give it their all in the confines of their character suits (includes Billy Barty, Felix Silla and other famous names). There is a LOT of over acting in this film - there's really nothing subtle, and when little Jack Wild has to emote his concern for the kidnapped residents of Living Island it's really little more than yelling. This is drama and comedy spread on with a trowel. While I think of it - I never could stand the flute though.
I love the soundtrack, especially the above mentioned Different but also Zap The World, Pufnstuf and even Jack Wild's touching If I Could. What's more, it IS now out on CD from the tasteful people at El Records in London. See here for more: www.cherryred.co.uk/el/artists/pufnstuf.htm
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- wayne_dav
- Mar 10, 2006
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- La isla de las maravillas
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- $296,700
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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