The Headless Ghost(1959)
The Headless Ghost Synopsis
Three teenagers encounter a ghost who is in limbo until he retrieves his lost head. They do their parts to help him find it.
The Headless Ghost (1959) is a fantasy, horror and comedy film directed by Peter Graham Scott, released on April 18, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Richard Lyon, Liliane Sottane, Jack Allen and Clive Revill. Viewers rate it 3.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Graham Scott
- Writers:
- Herman Cohen, Herman Cohen, Aben Kandel
- Producers:
- Jack Greenwood
- Cinematographer:
- John Wiles
- Composer:
- Gerard Schurmann
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios, American International Pictures, Anglo-Amalgamated
- Status:
- Released
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The Headless Ghost Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Richard Lyon
Richard Lyon
as Bill
- Liliane Sottane
Liliane Sottane
as Ingrid Joervets
Jack Allen
as The Live Earl of Ambrose
Clive Revill
as The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose
John Stacy
as Parker
Carl Bernard
as Sergeant Grayson
- Alexander Archdale
Alexander Archdale
as The Ghost of Sir Randolph
- David Rose
David Rose
as Ronnie
- Josephine Blake
Josephine Blake
as Dancer
Donald Bisset
as Guide
- Mary Barclay
Mary Barclay
as Lady Ambrose (Uncredited)
- Trevor Barnett
Trevor Barnett
as Strongman (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Graham Scott, written by Herman Cohen, Herman Cohen and Aben Kandel, produced by Jack Greenwood.
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The Headless Ghost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Headless Ghost – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Headless Ghost online?
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Who stars in The Headless Ghost?
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The main cast of The Headless Ghost (1959) includes Richard Lyon, Liliane Sottane, Jack Allen, Clive Revill and John Stacy. The film was directed by Peter Graham Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Headless Ghost released?
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The Headless Ghost was released on April 18, 1959 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is The Headless Ghost worth watching?
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The Headless Ghost (1959) holds an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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