The Haunting of Barney Palmer(1987)
The Haunting of Barney Palmer Synopsis
The Haunting of Barney Palmer is a fantasy film for children about a young boy who is haunted by his great uncle. Young Barney fears that he has inherited the Scholar family curse; a suite of 80s-era effects ramp up the supernatural suspense. The film was a co-production between PBS (United States) and Wellington's Gibson Group, which resulted in Ned Beatty (Deliverance, Network) being cast. It was written by Margaret Mahy, based on her Carnegie Award-winning novel The Haunting, and an early fruitful collaboration between her and director Yvonne Mackay.
The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) is a family, mystery and fantasy film directed by Yvonne Mackay, released on March 28, 1987 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Ned Beatty, Alexis Banas, Eleanor Gibson and Meredith Braun. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Yvonne Mackay
- Writers:
- Margaret Mahy, Margaret Mahy
- Producers:
- Dave Gibson
- Production:
- The Gibson Group
- Status:
- Released
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ned Beatty
as Cole Scholar
- Alexis Banas
Alexis Banas
as Barney Palmer
- Eleanor Gibson
Eleanor Gibson
as Tabitha Palmer
- Meredith Braun
Meredith Braun
as Troy Palmer
Michelle Leuthart
as Claire Palmer
Andy Anderson
as John Palmer
- Bernard Kearns
Bernard Kearns
as Ben Scholar
Yvonne Lawley
as Great Grandmother Scholar
Patrick Smyth
as Alberic Scholar
- Leon Banas
Leon Banas
as Young Cole
- Stephen Judd
Stephen Judd
as Young Barnaby
Key crew
Directed by Yvonne Mackay, written by Margaret Mahy and Margaret Mahy, produced by Dave Gibson.
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Haunting of Barney Palmer online?
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Haunting of Barney Palmer?
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The main cast of The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) includes Ned Beatty, Alexis Banas, Eleanor Gibson, Meredith Braun and Michelle Leuthart. The film was directed by Yvonne Mackay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Haunting of Barney Palmer released?
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer was released on March 28, 1987 and runs for 54m.
Is The Haunting of Barney Palmer worth watching?
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, mystery and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Haunting of Barney Palmer?
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