Bell Book and Candle
1958 · Movie · NR · 106 min · ★ 6.6 · 70% critics
In wintry Greenwich Village, a free-spirited woman with a secret talent becomes intrigued by her new upstairs neighbor, a book publisher with a steady life already mapped out. A playful act of enchantment meant to stir romance turns complicated as real emotions surface, forcing her to weigh love against the rules and risks of her unusual world.
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Details
- Original title
- Bell, Book and Candle
- Years
- 1958
- Release date
- 1958-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (251 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, cozy romance with witchy charm and a playful city vibe, somewhat akin to the feel of Bewitched; not for you if you need big laughs, strong sparks, or lots of magic.
Pros: charming fantasy-comedy mix; fun supporting cast; stylish winter atmosphere | Cons: uneven chemistry; thin story; not very funny
Themes
- witch
- love of one's life
- cat
- beatnik
- witchcraft
- screwball comedy
- love potion
- fantasy
- romantic fantasy
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1959 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1959 · nominated
Cast & crew
James Stewart
as Shep Henderson
Kim Novak
as Gillian Holroyd
Jack Lemmon
as Nicky Holroyd
Ernie Kovacs
as Sidney Redlitch
Hermione Gingold
as Bianca de Passe
Elsa Lanchester
as Aunt Queenie Holroyd
Janice Rule
as Merle Kittridge
Philippe Clay
as French Singer at the Zodiac Club
Bek Nelson
as Tina
Howard McNear
as Andy White
Directed by Richard Quine