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The Canterville Ghost

NR198556mWilliam F. Claxton
IMDb 6.0

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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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What is The Canterville Ghost (1985) 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 stars in The Canterville Ghost?

The Canterville Ghost stars Richard Kiley (Sir Simon De Canterville), Jenny Beck (Virginia Otis), Shelley Fabares (Lucy), Barry Van Dyke (John Otis), Christian Jacobs (Rob). The film was directed by William F. Claxton.

How long is The Canterville Ghost?

The Canterville Ghost has a runtime of 56 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated NR.

Is The Canterville Ghost worth watching?

The Canterville Ghost holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of TV Movie, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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