
Ghost of a Chance
Synopsis
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the musician's grandson away from drug peddlers and into a life of music.
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May 12, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Hank Bradford
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Ghost of a Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Hank Bradford
Charles Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Hank Bradford
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost of a Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost of a Chance about?
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the musician's grandson away from drug peddlers and into a life of music.
Who directed Ghost of a Chance?
Ghost of a Chance was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Ghost of a Chance?
The principal cast of Ghost of a Chance includes Redd Foxx, Dick Van Dyke, Brynn Thayer, Richard Romanus, Kimble Joyner.
When was Ghost of a Chance released and how long is it?
Ghost of a Chance was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost of a Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost of a Chance was composed by Charles Bernstein.
