Pufnstuf

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Pufnstuf ★★½ 1970 (G)

Surreal theatrical feature based on the “H.R. Pufnstuff” children's series by Sid and Marty Kroft. Jimmy (Wild) takes his talking flute to Living Island, where objects, plants, and animals can speak and where he meets mayor Pufnstuf, a dragon. But Jack's magic flute is stolen by Witchiepoo (Hayes) who wants to be named “Witch of the Year” at the annual witches convention. 95m/C VHS . Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Martha Raye, “Mama” Cass Elliott, Billy Barty; D: Hollingsworth Morse; W: John Fenton Murray; C: Kenneth Peach Sr.; M: Charles Fox.