Child of Glass(1978)
A boy continues to see a ghost of a Creole girl and he has to help her solve a riddle... otherwise he might be haunted for the rest of his life!
Child of Glass Synopsis
Alexander Armsworth and his family move to an authentic antebellum mansion which once was owned by a river pirate. Alexander is drawn into a century-old mystery when he sees the ghost of a little girl and she asks for his help in finding the "child of glass" by reciting a riddle. He has only a day or two to solve the riddle...or be haunted for the rest of his life!
Child of Glass (1978) is a drama, family, fantasy, tv movie, horror and adventure film directed by John Erman, released on May 14, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Barbara Barrie, Biff McGuire, Anthony Zerbe and Nina Foch. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- John Erman
- Writers:
- Jim Lawrence, Richard Peck
- Producers:
- Robert Chartoff, Jan Williams, Tom Leetch
- Cinematographer:
- William Cronjager
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
Child of Glass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Barrie
as Emily Armsworth
Biff McGuire
as Joe Armsworth
Anthony Zerbe
as Amory Timmons
Nina Foch
as Aunt Lavinia Culp
Katy Kurtzman
as Blossom Culp
Steve Shaw
as Alexander Armsworth
Olivia Barash
as Inez Dumaine
Denise Nickerson
as Connie Sue Armsworth
Jack Rader
as Sheriff Muncey
Irene Tedrow
as Miss Merryweather
Lilyan Chauvin
as Madame Dumaine
David Hurst
as Jacques Dumaine
Key crew
Directed by John Erman, written by Jim Lawrence and Richard Peck, produced by Robert Chartoff, Jan Williams and Tom Leetch.
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Child of Glass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Child of Glass – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Child of Glass online?
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Who stars in Child of Glass?
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The main cast of Child of Glass (1978) includes Barbara Barrie, Biff McGuire, Anthony Zerbe, Nina Foch and Katy Kurtzman. The film was directed by John Erman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Child of Glass released?
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Child of Glass was released on May 14, 1978 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Child of Glass worth watching?
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Child of Glass (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.