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The Canterville Ghost is a american film of genre Drama directed by William F. Claxton with Richard Kiley
The Canterville Ghost (1985)
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Add to a movie listThe Canterville Ghost is a 1985 American fantasy-comedy film. It is one of many treatments based on the novella of Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost.
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The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle for centuries. After demonstrating cowardice in life, he must find a brave descendant to obtain rest.Actors
Richard Kiley
(Sir Simon De Canterville)
Jenny Beck
(Virginia Otis)
Shelley Fabares
(Lucy)
Barry Van Dyke
(John Otis)
Mary Wickes
(Mrs. Umney)
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