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Ghosts Can't Do It is a american film of genre Science fiction directed by John Derek released in USA on 7 june 1990 with Bo Derek

Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)

Ghosts Can't Do It
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Released in USA 7 june 1990
Length 1h30
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Science fiction,    Comedy,    Fantasy,    Action,    Romance
Rating22% 1.113331.113331.113331.113331.11333

Ghosts Can't Do It is a 1989 American romantic crime fantasy comedy film written and directed by John Derek, and starring Bo Derek and Anthony Quinn.

The film was shot in 1989 and released on home video the same year. However, the film did receive a theatrical release in 1990. It was panned by critics and "won" the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture, tying with The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.

Synopsis

Scott and Kate are happily married despite their 30-year age difference. After Scott suffers a heart attack and is unable to make love, he commits suicide and becomes a ghost that only Kate can see and speak with. To make it possible for Scott to return as a human, they conjure up a plan to have a young man drown so that Scott can take his body.

Actors

Bo Derek

(Katie O'Dare Scott)
Anthony Quinn

(Scott)
Julie Newmar

(Angel)
Don Murray

(Winston)
Victoria Burgoyne

(Sabine)
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