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Ghost Story

Plot: Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing
Release Date: Friday, December 18 1981
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Fred AstaireFred Astaire
Fred Astaire was
82 in Ghost Story
as 'Ricky Hawthorne'.
Wed, May 10 1899 –
Mon, Jun 22 1987
Portrait of Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas would have been no older than
80 in Ghost Story
as 'Dr. John Jaffrey'.
Fri, Apr 05 1901 –
Tue, Aug 04 1981
Portrait of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was
72 in Ghost Story
as 'Edward Charles Wanderley'.
Thu, Dec 09 1909 –
Sun, May 07 2000
Portrait of John HousemanJohn Houseman
John Houseman was
79 in Ghost Story
as 'Sears James'.
Mon, Sep 22 1902 –
Mon, Oct 31 1988
Portrait of Craig WassonCraig Wasson
Craig Wasson was
27 in Ghost Story
as 'Don Wanderley / David Wanderley'.
Mon, Mar 15 1954
Portrait of Patricia NealPatricia Neal
Patricia Neal was
55 in Ghost Story
as 'Stella Hawthorne'.
Wed, Jan 20 1926 –
Sun, Aug 08 2010
Portrait of Alice KrigeAlice Krige
Alice Krige was
27 in Ghost Story
as 'Eva Galli / Alma Mobley'.
Mon, Jun 28 1954
Portrait of Jacqueline BrookesJacqueline Brookes
Jacqueline Brookes was
51 in Ghost Story
as 'Milly'.
Thu, Jul 24 1930 –
Fri, Apr 26 2013
Portrait of Miguel FernandesMiguel Fernandes
Miguel Fernandes was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Gregory Bates'.
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Portrait of Lance HolcombLance Holcomb
Lance Holcomb was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Fenny Bates'.
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Portrait of Mark ChamberlinMark Chamberlin
Mark Chamberlin was
26 in Ghost Story
as 'Young John Jaffrey'.
Thu, Jun 02 1955 –
Tue, Mar 22 2011
Portrait of Tim ChoateTim Choate
Tim Choate was
27 in Ghost Story
as 'Young Ricky Hawthorne'.
Mon, Oct 11 1954 –
Fri, Sep 24 2004
Portrait of Kurt JohnsonKurt Johnson
Kurt Johnson was
29 in Ghost Story
as 'Young Edward Wanderley'.
Sun, Oct 05 1952 –
Wed, Feb 12 1986
Portrait of Ken OlinKen Olin
Ken Olin was
27 in Ghost Story
as 'Young Sears James'.
Fri, Jul 30 1954
Portrait of Brad SullivanBrad Sullivan
Brad Sullivan was
50 in Ghost Story
as 'Sheriff Hardesty'.
Wed, Nov 18 1931 –
Wed, Dec 31 2008
Portrait of Michael O'NeillMichael O'Neill
Michael O'Neill was
34 in Ghost Story
as 'Churchill'.
Thu, May 29 1947
Portrait of Guy BoydGuy Boyd
Guy Boyd was
38 in Ghost Story
as 'Omar Norris'.
Thu, Apr 15 1943
Portrait of Robert BurrRobert Burr
Robert Burr was
59 in Ghost Story
as 'Principal'.
Sun, Mar 05 1922 –
Sat, May 13 2000
Portrait of Helena CarrollHelena Carroll
Helena Carroll was
53 in Ghost Story
as 'Mrs. Meredith'.
Tue, Nov 13 1928 –
Sun, Mar 31 2013
Portrait of Robin CurtisRobin Curtis
Robin Curtis was
25 in Ghost Story
as 'Rea Dedham'.
Fri, Jun 15 1956
Portrait of Breon GormanBreon Gorman
Breon Gorman was
27 in Ghost Story
as 'Nettie Dedham'.
Fri, Aug 20 1954
Portrait of James GreeneJames Greene
James Greene was
55 in Ghost Story
as 'Mailman'.
Wed, Dec 01 1926 –
Fri, Nov 09 2018
Portrait of Ruth HuntRuth Hunt
Ruth Hunt was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Florence'.
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Portrait of Deborah OffnerDeborah Offner
Deborah Offner was
22 in Ghost Story
as 'Helen'.
Fri, Aug 07 1959
Portrait of Virginia BinghamVirginia Bingham
Virginia Bingham was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Sears' Mother'.
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Portrait of William F. ConwayWilliam F. Conway
William F. Conway was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Sears' Father'.
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Portrait of Russell R. BletzerRussell R. Bletzer
Russell R. Bletzer was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Reverend Wilkinson'.
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Portrait of Terrance Mario CarnesTerrance Mario Carnes
Terrance Mario Carnes was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Waiter'.
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Portrait of Alfred CurvenAlfred Curven
Alfred Curven was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Man in Coffin'.
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Portrait of Edward F. DillonEdward F. Dillon
Edward F. Dillon was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Judge'.
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Portrait of Alvin W. FretzAlvin W. Fretz
Alvin W. Fretz was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Coroner'.
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Portrait of Hugh HiresHugh Hires
Hugh Hires was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Student Solt'.
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Portrait of Raymond J. QuinnRaymond J. Quinn
Raymond J. Quinn was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Ricky's Father'.
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Portrait of Barbara von ZastrowBarbara von Zastrow
Barbara von Zastrow was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Ricky's Mother'.
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Portrait of Betty LowBetty Low
Betty Low was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Irmengard'.
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Sat, Mar 12 2016
Portrait of Mason CardiffMason Cardiff
Mason Cardiff was
10 in Ghost Story
as 'Schoolboy'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Portrait of Gale GrindleGale Grindle
Gale Grindle was
>> in Ghost Story
as 'Student'.
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Crew

Portrait of John IrvinJohn Irvin
Director
John Irvin was
41 in Ghost Story
Tue, May 07 1940
Portrait of Jack CardiffJack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Jack Cardiff was
67 in Ghost Story
Fri, Sep 18 1914 –
Wed, Apr 22 2009
Portrait of Dan KolsrudDan Kolsrud
First Assistant Director
Dan Kolsrud was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Dean LyrasDean Lyras
Second Assistant Director
Dean Lyras was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Lawrence D. CohenLawrence D. Cohen
Screenplay
Lawrence D. Cohen was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Burt WeissbourdBurt Weissbourd
Producer
Burt Weissbourd was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Ronald G. SmithRonald G. Smith
Production Manager, Associate Producer
Ronald G. Smith was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Douglas GreenDouglas Green
Co-Producer
Douglas Green was
60 in Ghost Story
Sat, Feb 26 1921 –
Tue, Apr 11 2000
Portrait of Tom RolfTom Rolf
Editor
Tom Rolf was
49 in Ghost Story
Thu, Dec 31 1931
Portrait of Samuel C. CrutcherSamuel C. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher was
30 in Ghost Story
Sun, Oct 28 1951
Portrait of Richard C. FranklinRichard C. Franklin
Sound Effects Editor
Richard C. Franklin was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Charles L. CampbellCharles L. Campbell
Supervising Sound Editor
Charles L. Campbell was
51 in Ghost Story
Sun, Aug 17 1930 –
Fri, Jun 21 2013
Portrait of Michael RippsMichael Ripps
Assistant Editor
Michael Ripps was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Allan BrombergAllan Bromberg
Assistant Sound Editor
Allan Bromberg was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Larry CarowLarry Carow
Sound Effects Editor
Larry Carow was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of David PettijohnDavid Pettijohn
Sound Effects Editor
David Pettijohn was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Philippe SardePhilippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Philippe Sarde was
33 in Ghost Story
Mon, Jun 21 1948
Portrait of John Caper Jr.John Caper Jr.
Conductor, Music Coordinator
John Caper Jr. was
48 in Ghost Story
Mon, Feb 06 1933 –
Thu, Sep 08 2016
Portrait of Mike FentonMike Fenton
Casting
Mike Fenton was
>> in Ghost Story
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Wed, Dec 30 2020
Portrait of Rick BakerRick Baker
Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Rick Baker was
31 in Ghost Story
Fri, Dec 08 1950
Portrait of Rick SharpRick Sharp
Makeup Artist
Rick Sharp was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of John RoeschJohn Roesch
Foley Artist
John Roesch was
27 in Ghost Story
Fri, Mar 05 1954
Portrait of Norman NewberryNorman Newberry
Production Design, Art Direction
Norman Newberry was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Robert Latham BrownRobert Latham Brown
Production Manager
Robert Latham Brown was
34 in Ghost Story
Fri, Jun 20 1947
Portrait of Philip LetoPhilip Leto
Hairstylist
Philip Leto was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Dick SmithDick Smith
Makeup Artist
Dick Smith was
59 in Ghost Story
Mon, Jun 26 1922 –
Wed, Jul 30 2014
Portrait of Albert WhitlockAlbert Whitlock
Visual Effects
Albert Whitlock was
66 in Ghost Story
Wed, Sep 15 1915 –
Tue, Oct 26 1999
Portrait of John ZemanskyJohn Zemansky
Property Master
John Zemansky was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Dick MingaloneDick Mingalone
Camera Operator
Dick Mingalone was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of James AllenJames Allen
Assistant Decorator
James Allen was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Phill NormanPhill Norman
Title Designer
Phill Norman was
>> in Ghost Story
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Sat, Jul 11 2009
Portrait of Harry BettsHarry Betts
Orchestrator
Harry Betts was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Robert JirasRobert Jiras
Makeup Artist
Robert Jiras was
59 in Ghost Story
Fri, Jul 28 1922 –
Fri, Jan 07 2000
Portrait of Robert L. HoytRobert L. Hoyt
Sound Recordist
Robert L. Hoyt was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Syd DuttonSyd Dutton
Matte Painter
Syd Dutton was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Peter StraubPeter Straub
Novel
Peter Straub was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Peter KnightPeter Knight
Orchestrator, Conductor
Peter Knight was
64 in Ghost Story
Sat, Jun 23 1917 –
Tue, Jul 30 1985
Portrait of Reggie NewkirkReggie Newkirk
First Assistant Camera
Reggie Newkirk was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Irving BuchmanIrving Buchman
Makeup Artist
Irving Buchman was
56 in Ghost Story
Mon, Jan 19 1925 –
Wed, Mar 04 2009
Portrait of Lou BarliaLou Barlia
Camera Operator
Lou Barlia was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of John J. StephensJohn J. Stephens
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
John J. Stephens was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Peter T. MyersPeter T. Myers
Orchestrator
Peter T. Myers was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Carl FullertonCarl Fullerton
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Carl Fullerton was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of William AppersonWilliam Apperson
Construction Foreman
William Apperson was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Bobby BrownBobby Brown
Assistant Camera
Bobby Brown was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of May RouthMay Routh
Costume Design
May Routh was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Michel MentionMichel Mention
Orchestrator
Michel Mention was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Albert JeyteAlbert Jeyte
Makeup Artist
Albert Jeyte was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Mary Ann BiddleMary Ann Biddle
Set Decoration
Mary Ann Biddle was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Sonny P. FilippiniSonny P. Filippini
Script Supervisor
Sonny P. Filippini was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Susan TurnerSusan Turner
Visual Effects
Susan Turner was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of James R. AlexanderJames R. Alexander
Sound
James R. Alexander was
51 in Ghost Story
Tue, Sep 30 1930 –
Mon, Aug 19 2019
Portrait of Stanley H. PolinskyStanley H. Polinsky
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Stanley H. Polinsky was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Henry Millar Jr.Henry Millar Jr.
Special Effects
Henry Millar Jr. was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Mark ServerMark Server
Boom Operator
Mark Server was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Ted VarnadoeTed Varnadoe
Electrician
Ted Varnadoe was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Patrick A. DiCoccoPatrick A. DiCocco
Production Driver
Patrick A. DiCocco was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Mike HenryMike Henry
Production Assistant
Mike Henry was
>> in Ghost Story
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Portrait of Suzanne E. PetersenSuzanne E. Petersen
Production Assistant
Suzanne E. Petersen was
>> in Ghost Story
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