Harold and the Ghosts
Harold und die Geister
Synopsis
Harold Mortimer is the last of his clan. The old dilapidated castle is all he has left and he urgently needs money for renovation. Until now, he earned his living from tourists. But the ghosts, once helpful in scaring the numerous clientele, are staying away, because the whisky cellar is empty. Without ghosts, there are no tourists, no money, no renovation, no whishy, no ghosts.... a vicious circle. Enraged, he decides to get rid of the ghosts once and for all and chases them back to the graveyard where they once came from. There he meets the cemetery gardener Paolo. The two quickly become friends and decide to go to Spain together. Paaolo even owns a boat... But how will he make it to the sea? Can the enchanted fairy help them?
Top Cast
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Harold McDougal (voice)
Vittorio Alfieri
The Bat (voice)
Hans-Gerd Kilbinger
The Owl (voice) / Narrator (voice)
Heinz Baumeister
Jack (voice)
Karl Heinz Tafel
King of the Ghosts (voice)
Rolf Berg
Third Ghost (voice)
Stephan Schleberger
Pablo (voice)
Ulrike Hoetzel
Ghostly Lady (voice)
Ursula Karven
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Linda
- Original Score
- Ulrich Bassenge, Wolfgang Neumann
- Original Title
- Harold und die Geister
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Stockmann Filmverlag, Linda Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt Linda
Ulrich Bassenge, Wolfgang Neumann
Curt Linda, Franz J. Stockmann
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrich Bassenge
Original Music Composer
Wolfgang Neumann
Original Music Composer
Curt Linda
Producer
Franz J. Stockmann
Producer
Curt Linda
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harold and the Ghosts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harold and the Ghosts about?
Harold Mortimer is the last of his clan. The old dilapidated castle is all he has left and he urgently needs money for renovation. Until now, he earned his living from tourists. But the ghosts, once helpful in scaring the numerous clientele, are staying away, because the whisky cellar is empty. Without ghosts, there are no tourists, no money, no renovation, no whishy, no ghosts.... a vicious circle. Enraged, he decides to get rid of the ghosts once and for all and chases them back to the graveyard where they once came from. There he meets the cemetery gardener Paolo. The two quickly become friends and decide to go to Spain together. Paaolo even owns a boat... But how will he make it to the sea? Can the enchanted fairy help them?
Who directed Harold and the Ghosts?
Harold and the Ghosts was directed by Curt Linda.
Who stars in Harold and the Ghosts?
The principal cast of Harold and the Ghosts includes Renier Baaken, Vittorio Alfieri, Hans-Gerd Kilbinger, Heinz Baumeister, Karl Heinz Tafel.
When was Harold and the Ghosts released and how long is it?
Harold and the Ghosts was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Harold and the Ghosts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harold and the Ghosts was composed by Ulrich Bassenge, Wolfgang Neumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harold and the Ghosts?
Harold and the Ghosts holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).