The Canterville Ghost (1985 film)
The Canterville Ghost | |
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![]() DVD cover of The Canterville Ghost | |
Genre | Family Fantasy Drama Comedy |
Written by | Oscar Wilde (story) |
Directed by | William F. Claxton |
Starring | Richard Kiley Jenny Beck Shelley Fabares Barry Van Dyke Mary Wickes |
Theme music composer | Misha Segal |
Country of origin | U.S.A. |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | |
Producers | Sascha Schneider (associate producer) |
Production locations | Greystone Park & Mansion - 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California |
Cinematography | |
Editor | |
Running time | 56 min. |
Distributor | Public Broadcasting Service Disney Channel WonderWorks |
Release | |
Picture format | Color |
Audio format | Mono |
Original release | 1985 |
The Canterville Ghost is a 1985 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film.[1][2] This is one of many treatments based on Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story, "The Canterville Ghost".[3]
Plot[]
The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle for centuries. After demonstrating cowardice in life, he must find a brave descendant to obtain rest.
Cast[]
- Richard Kiley as Sir Simon De Canterville
- Jenny Beck as Virginia Otis
- Shelley Fabares as Lucy
- Barry Van Dyke as John Otis
- Mary Wickes as Mrs. Umney
- Christian Jacobs as Rob
- Brian Green as Willie
- Don Knight as Mr. Smythe
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "The Canterville Ghost (1986)". BFI.
- ^ "The Canterville Ghost | Dove Family Friendly Movie Reviews". Dove.org.
- ^ "The Canterville Ghost | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1985 television films
- 1985 films
- 1980s comedy horror films
- 1980s fantasy films
- 1980s ghost films
- American fantasy-comedy films
- American haunted house films
- American television films
- American ghost films
- 1980s English-language films
- Films based on The Canterville Ghost
- Films set in castles
- American films
- American television film stubs
- Comedy horror film stubs