Ghost Story(1981)
The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale
Ghost Story Synopsis
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.
Ghost Story (1981) is a horror, drama and thriller film directed by John Irvin, released on December 18, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and John Houseman. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- John Irvin
- Writers:
- Lawrence D. Cohen, Peter Straub
- Producers:
- Burt Weissbourd
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Cardiff
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Ghost Story (1981) Trailer
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Ghost Story Videos & Clips
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Ghost Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Astaire
as Ricky Hawthorne
Melvyn Douglas
as John Jaffrey
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Edward Wanderley
John Houseman
as Sears James
Craig Wasson
as Don / David
Patricia Neal
as Stella
Alice Krige
as Eva / Alma
Jacqueline Brookes
as Milly
Miguel Fernandes
as Gregory Bate
- Lance Holcomb
Lance Holcomb
as Fenny Bate
Mark Chamberlin
as Young John Jaffrey
Tim Choate
as Young Ricky Hawthorne
Key crew
Directed by John Irvin, written by Lawrence D. Cohen and Peter Straub, produced by Burt Weissbourd.
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Ghost Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 177 ratings.
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Ghost Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ghost Story online?
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Ghost Story (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ghost Story?
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The main cast of Ghost Story (1981) includes Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman and Craig Wasson. The film was directed by John Irvin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ghost Story released?
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Ghost Story was released on December 18, 1981 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Ghost Story worth watching?
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Ghost Story (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ghost Story?
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Yes. The official Ghost Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.