The Spirit Is Willing(1967)
Kiss-Hungry Girl Ghosts Looking for a Live Lover in a Haunted House of Mayhem.
The Spirit Is Willing Synopsis
When Ben and Kate Powell rent a haunted New England house by the sea, their son Steve gets blamed for the destruction caused by three unruly ghosts.
The Spirit Is Willing (1967) is a comedy and horror film directed by William Castle, released on July 7, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Sid Caesar, Vera Miles, Barry Gordon and John McGiver. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- William Castle
- Writers:
- Ben Starr, Nathaniel Benchley
- Producers:
- William Castle
- Composer:
- Vic Mizzy
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Spirit Is Willing (1967) Trailer
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The Spirit Is Willing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sid Caesar
as Ben Powell
Vera Miles
as Kate Powell
Barry Gordon
as Steve Powell
John McGiver
as Uncle George
Cass Daley
as Felicity Twitchell
- Ricky Cordell
Ricky Cordell
as Miles Thorpe
Mary Wickes
as Gloria Tritt
Jesse White
as Fess Dorple
Robert Donner
as Ebenezer Twitchell
Nestor Paiva
as Felicity's Father
Doodles Weaver
as Booper Mellish
Jay C. Flippen
as Mother
Key crew
Directed by William Castle, written by Ben Starr and Nathaniel Benchley, produced by William Castle.
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The Spirit Is Willing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Spirit Is Willing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spirit Is Willing online?
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The Spirit Is Willing (1967) 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 The Spirit Is Willing?
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The main cast of The Spirit Is Willing (1967) includes Sid Caesar, Vera Miles, Barry Gordon, John McGiver and Cass Daley. The film was directed by William Castle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spirit Is Willing released?
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The Spirit Is Willing was released on July 7, 1967 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Spirit Is Willing worth watching?
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The Spirit Is Willing (1967) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Spirit Is Willing?
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