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The Canterville Ghost
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The Canterville Ghost

1997-10-31 · 90 min · Not rated

Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's works, and the original short story deserves the popularity. It is a witty spoof about a ghost and the 'haunted' mansion where a rich American family start to live. In this story, the family are not annoyed by the presence of the ghost; no, it is the ghost who is annoyed by the family who just refuse to be terrified. After all, why should we be scared by an old man wearing rusty coat of mail, whose best trick is to walk in the middle of night making big noises?

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Directors
Crispin Reece
Production companies
Tetra Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah-Jane PottsSarah-Jane PottsVirginia Otis
Ian RichardsonIan RichardsonSimon de Canterville
Celia ImrieCelia ImrieLucy Otis
Rolf SaxonRolf SaxonHiram Otis
James D'ArcyJames D'ArcyLord Cheshire
Edna DoréEdna DoréMrs. Umney
Donald SindenDonald SindenLord Dumbleton
Pauline QuirkePauline QuirkeMadame Murielle
Ian McNeiceIan McNeiceProfessor Davenport
Rik MayallRik MayallReverend Dampier

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