Ghost Story
“The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale”
Synopsis
Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.
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Ghost Story (1981) Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-04
Top Cast
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Fred Astaire
Ricky Hawthorne
Melvyn Douglas
John Jaffrey
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Edward Wanderley
John Houseman
Sears James
Craig Wasson
Don / David
Patricia Neal
Stella
Alice Krige
Eva / Alma
Jacqueline Brookes
Milly
Miguel Fernandes
Gregory Bate
Lance Holcomb
Fenny Bate
Mark Chamberlin
Young John Jaffrey
Tim Choate
Young Ricky Hawthorne
Kurt Johnson
Young Edward Wanderley
Ken Olin
Young Sears James
Brad Sullivan
Sheriff Hardesty
Michael O'Neill
Churchill
Guy Boyd
Omar Norris
Robert Burr
Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence D. Cohen
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Ghost Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Lawrence D. Cohen, Peter Straub
Philippe Sarde
Jack Cardiff
Tom Rolf
Burt Weissbourd
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Weissbourd
Producer
Tom Rolf
Editor
Lawrence D. Cohen
Screenplay
John Irvin
Director
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Norman Newberry
Production Design
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
May Routh
Costume Design
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Story
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What is Ghost Story about?
Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.
Who directed Ghost Story?
Ghost Story was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Ghost Story?
The principal cast of Ghost Story includes Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Craig Wasson.
When was Ghost Story released and how long is it?
Ghost Story was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Story was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is Ghost Story based on a book or true story?
Ghost Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Straub".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Story?
Ghost Story holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).