The Ghost Writer
“I arrived at his hideaway to meet the great man.”
Synopsis
Nathan Zuckerman, a budding 23 year old writer infatuated with the Great Books, discovers the contradictory claims of literature and experience while an overnight guest in the secluded New England farmhouse of his idol, E. I. Lonoff. Also staying is Amy Bellette, a young woman with a vague past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristram Powell, Philip Roth
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Ghost Writer
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Powell
Tristram Powell, Philip Roth
George Fenton
Lois Drinkwater, Angus Newton
Michael Gill, Peter B. Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Tristram Powell
Writer
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Philip Roth
Writer
Lois Drinkwater
Editor
Tristram Powell
Director
Peter B. Cook
Producer
Angus Newton
Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Writer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost Writer about?
Nathan Zuckerman, a budding 23 year old writer infatuated with the Great Books, discovers the contradictory claims of literature and experience while an overnight guest in the secluded New England farmhouse of his idol, E. I. Lonoff. Also staying is Amy Bellette, a young woman with a vague past.
Who directed The Ghost Writer?
The Ghost Writer was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in The Ghost Writer?
The principal cast of The Ghost Writer includes Mark Linn-Baker, Claire Bloom, Sam Wanamaker, Paulette Smit, MacIntyre Dixon.
When was The Ghost Writer released and how long is it?
The Ghost Writer was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Writer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Writer was composed by George Fenton.