Ghost Writer
“Billie Blaine is out to solve a murder... her own!”
Synopsis
A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend. The ghost asks the writer's help in proving her boyfriend the killer.
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Ghost Writer ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-22
Top Cast
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Audrey Landers
Angela Reid
Judy Landers
Billie Blaine
John Matuszak
Chuck Aaron
David Doyle
Herb Baxter
George Buck Flower
Workman
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Mr. Carillo
Joey Travolta
Bee-Jay
Jeff Conaway
Tom Farrell
Anthony Franciosa
Vincent Carbone
Peter Paul
Tony
David Paul
Marco
Dick Miller
Club Manager
Biff Yeager
Officer #1
Lenny Rose
Officer #2
Eric Freeman
Guy #1
Nels Van Patten
Cop #1
Kenneth Tobey
Cop #2
Michele Burger
Double (as Michelle Berger)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth J. Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth J. Hall
- Original Score
- Sam Winans
- Original Title
- Ghost Writer
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth J. Hall
Kenneth J. Hall
Sam Winans
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Tony Malanowski
John Schouweiler, Mark Polan, Ruth Landers, David DeCoteau
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Borden
Stunt Coordinator
Kenneth J. Hall
Director
Tony Malanowski
Editor
John Schouweiler
Producer
Royce Mathew
Production Design
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Kenneth J. Hall
Writer
Ruth Landers
Producer
David DeCoteau
Producer
Sam Winans
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Writer
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What is Ghost Writer about?
A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend. The ghost asks the writer's help in proving her boyfriend the killer.
Who directed Ghost Writer?
Ghost Writer was directed by Kenneth J. Hall.
Who stars in Ghost Writer?
The principal cast of Ghost Writer includes Audrey Landers, Judy Landers, John Matuszak, David Doyle, George Buck Flower.
When was Ghost Writer released and how long is it?
Ghost Writer was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Writer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Writer was composed by Sam Winans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Writer?
Ghost Writer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).