The Ghost Writer
Synopsis
Blocked novelist Anthony Strack is desperate enough to plot suicide. Before he completes the deed, he is visited by unearthly beings, whose presence helps him to write again.
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The Ghost Writer (1990) (Anthony Perkins pilot)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-10-08
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rafkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Spencer
- Original Score
- Lance Rubin
- Original Title
- The Ghost Writer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Alan Spencer Productions, IndieProd Company Productions, New World Television, Phoenix Entertainment Group (PEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rafkin
Alan Spencer
Lance Rubin
Pam Marshall
David DeCoteau, John Ward, Alan Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
David DeCoteau
Producer
Pam Marshall
Editor
Nancy G. Fox
Costume Design
Alan Rafkin
Director
Alan Spencer
Writer
John Ward
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Ghost Writer about?
Blocked novelist Anthony Strack is desperate enough to plot suicide. Before he completes the deed, he is visited by unearthly beings, whose presence helps him to write again.
Who directed The Ghost Writer?
The Ghost Writer was directed by Alan Rafkin.
Who stars in The Ghost Writer?
The principal cast of The Ghost Writer includes Anthony Perkins, Leigh Taylor-Young, Joshua John Miller, Juliet Sorci, Pam Matteson.
When was The Ghost Writer released and how long is it?
The Ghost Writer was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Writer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Writer was composed by Lance Rubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost Writer?
The Ghost Writer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).