The Canterville Ghost
Das Gespenst von Canterville
Synopsis
The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave 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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Franz Schafheitlin
Sir Arthur Canterville
Benno Hoffmann
Mr. J.P. Otis
Lisa Otto
Mrs. Barbara Otis
Loren Driscoll
Washington Otis
Thomas Höhne
Jackie Otis
Ingo Eggers
Johnny Otis
Maria von Ilosvay
Miss Umney
Doris Herbert
Virginia Otis
Barry McDaniel
Sir Simon Canterville (Geist)
Charles Brauer
Simon Canterville
Sigrid von Richthofen
Mrs. Simmons
Helmut Käutner
Himself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- Helmut Käutner, Heinrich Sutermeister, Oscar Wilde
- Original Title
- Das Gespenst von Canterville
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
Helmut Käutner, Heinrich Sutermeister, Oscar Wilde
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Director
Helmut Käutner
Writer
Heinrich Sutermeister
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
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What is The Canterville Ghost about?
The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave 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 Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Franz Schafheitlin, Benno Hoffmann, Lisa Otto, Loren Driscoll, Thomas Höhne.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 59m.
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: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).