Ghost Ship
“On a voyage of TERROR... a dead man speaks... to solve the secret of the... GHOST SHIP”
Synopsis
Warned that it is haunted, a skeptical young couple buy a rundown yacht and fix it up to be their home-on-the-sea, only to slowly realize that it really is haunted.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ghost Ship (1952) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-22
Top Cast
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Dermot Walsh
Guy Thornton
Hazel Court
Margaret Thornton
Joss Ambler
Yacht Port Manager
Hugh Burden
Dr. Fawcett
Mignon O'Doherty
Mrs. Manley
Hugh Latimer
Peter
Joan Carol
Mrs. Martineau
John Robinson
Prof. Martineau / Mansel
Joss Ackland
Ron, 2nd Fisherman
John King-Kelly
Sid, 3rd Fisherman
Laidman Browne
Coroner
Meadows White
Mr. Leech, Surveyor
Patricia Owens
Party Girl (Joyce)
Melissa Stribling
Party Girl (Vera)
Ian Carmichael
Bernard
Geoffrey Dunn
Strange Passenger
Pat McGrath
Bert, 1st Fisherman
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Sewell
- Screenplay & Story
- Vernon Sewell, Philip Thornton
- Original Score
- Eric Spear
- Original Title
- Ghost Ship
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Vernon Sewell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Sewell
Vernon Sewell, Philip Thornton
Eric Spear
Stanley Grant
Francis Beiber
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Sewell
Director
Vernon Sewell
Writer
Francis Beiber
Editor
Stanley Grant
Director of Photography
Eric Spear
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Ship
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost Ship about?
Warned that it is haunted, a skeptical young couple buy a rundown yacht and fix it up to be their home-on-the-sea, only to slowly realize that it really is haunted.
Who directed Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship was directed by Vernon Sewell.
Who stars in Ghost Ship?
The principal cast of Ghost Ship includes Dermot Walsh, Hazel Court, Joss Ambler, Hugh Burden, Mignon O'Doherty.
When was Ghost Ship released and how long is it?
Ghost Ship was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Ship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Ship was composed by Eric Spear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).