Ghosts
Synopsis
Helene Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helene plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Meyer, Henrik Ibsen
- Original Title
- Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Michael Meyer, Henrik Ibsen
Clive Thomas
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Louis Marks
Producer
Michael Meyer
Writer
Clive Thomas
Director of Photography
Gerry Scott
Production Design
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghosts
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What is Ghosts about?
Helene Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helene plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.
Who directed Ghosts?
Ghosts was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in Ghosts?
The principal cast of Ghosts includes Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson, Freddie Jones.
When was Ghosts released and how long is it?
Ghosts was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.