The Canterville Ghost (1985 film)
| The Canterville Ghost | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 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 | Joseph Maurer Bradley Wigor |
| Producers | Sascha Schneider Linda M. Trescony (associate producer) |
| Production locations | Greystone Park & Mansion - 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California |
| Cinematography | Sherman Kunkel |
| Editor | Ed Cotter |
| Running time | 56 min. |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1985 |
The Canterville Ghost is a 1985 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film. This is one of many treatments based on Oscar Wilde's short story, "The Canterville Ghost".
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
See also
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- 1985 television 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
- English-language films
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