| The Canterville Ghost | |
|---|---|
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| 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. |
| 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. This is one of many treatments based on Oscar Wilde's 1887 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
- Don Knight as Mr. Smythe
See also
- List of ghost films
External links
- The Canterville Ghost at IMDb