The Canterville Ghost
Synopsis
A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do.
Top Cast
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Ted Wass
Harry Canterville
Andrea Marcovicci
Lucy Canterville
Alyssa Milano
Jennifer "Jenny" Canterville
John Gielgud
Sir Simon de Canterville
Lila Kaye
Mrs. Umney
Harold Innocent
Hummle Umney (voice)
George Baker
Uncle Hesketh
Dorothea Phillips
Aunt Gretchen
Bill Wallis
Fenton Cook
Brian Oulton
Uncle George
Deddie Davies
Aunt Caroline
Spencer Chandler
Paul Blaine
Celia Breckon
Lady Eleanor
Jeff Harding
Earl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- George Zateslo, Oscar Wilde
- Original Score
- Howard Blake
- Original Title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Pound Ridge Films, Inter Hemisphere
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
George Zateslo, Oscar Wilde
Howard Blake
Terry Maisey
Irwin Meyer, Rodney Sheldon, Peter Graham Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bogart
Director
Terry Maisey
Editor
Howard Blake
Original Music Composer
John Biggs
Production Design
Peter Graham Scott
Producer
Robin Fraser-Paye
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canterville Ghost about?
A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci, Alyssa Milano, John Gielgud, Lila Kaye.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canterville Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canterville Ghost was composed by Howard Blake.