The Canterville Ghost
Synopsis
The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
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David Niven
Sir Simon de Canterville
James Whitmore
Hyram B. Otis
Audra Lindley
Mrs. Otis
Maurice Evans
Lord Canterville
Flora Robson
Mrs. Umney
Lynne Frederick
Virginia Otis
Robert Doran
Jefferson 'Stars' Otis
Christopher Morris
Lincoln 'Stripes' Otis
Elizabeth Tyrrell
Lady Canterville
Isla Blair
Lady Stutfield
Nicholas Jones
Duke of Cheshire
Ronald Russell
Rector
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde, Robin Miller
- Original Title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- HTV West
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Miller
Oscar Wilde, Robin Miller
Patrick Dromgoole
Department Leadership Roster
Voytek
Production Design
Robin Miller
Director
Robin Miller
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
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What is The Canterville Ghost about?
The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Robin Miller.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes David Niven, James Whitmore, Audra Lindley, Maurice Evans, Flora Robson.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1974 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Canterville Ghost based on a book or true story?
The Canterville Ghost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Wilde".