The Canterville Ghost
Le Fantôme de Canterville
Synopsis
In the depths of a British legend, the ghost of Eleanor Canterville is condemned to haunt the castle of his family and to scare away any inhabitant. It fulfills this task perfectly, helped by Gwilherm, his faithful servant. But when Otis, a family fleeing Parisian life, buy the castle, Eleanor is upset because she cannot scare this tribe of the twenty-first century. Worse yet, children ridicule and parents are unaware. Only Virginia Otis, aged fifteen, moved by the fate of Canterville Ghost, will seek to deliver from curse on it.
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The Canterville Ghost / Le Fantôme de Canterville (2016) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yann Samuell
- Screenplay & Story
- Yann Samuell
- Original Score
- Matthieu Gonet
- Original Title
- Le Fantôme de Canterville
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du 24
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yann Samuell
Yann Samuell, Oscar Wilde
Matthieu Gonet
Nadia Khamlichi, Adrian Politowski, Yves Marmion, Benjamin Hess, Gilles Waterkeyn
Department Leadership Roster
Yann Samuell
Director
Yves Marmion
Producer
Natasha Francotte
Costume Design
Matthieu Gonet
Original Music Composer
Yann Samuell
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
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What is The Canterville Ghost about?
In the depths of a British legend, the ghost of Eleanor Canterville is condemned to haunt the castle of his family and to scare away any inhabitant. It fulfills this task perfectly, helped by Gwilherm, his faithful servant. But when Otis, a family fleeing Parisian life, buy the castle, Eleanor is upset because she cannot scare this tribe of the twenty-first century. Worse yet, children ridicule and parents are unaware. Only Virginia Otis, aged fifteen, moved by the fate of Canterville Ghost, will seek to deliver from curse on it.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Yann Samuell.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Audrey Fleurot, Michaël Youn, Michèle Laroque, Lionnel Astier, Mathilde Daffe.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canterville Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canterville Ghost was composed by Matthieu Gonet.
Is The Canterville Ghost based on a book or true story?
The Canterville Ghost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Wilde".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.