
The Canterville Ghost
Fantasy · Comedy · Romance
Overview
'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's works, and the original short story deserves the popularity. It is a witty spoof about a ghost and the 'haunted' mansion where a rich American family start to live. In this story, the family are not annoyed by the presence of the ghost; no, it is the ghost who is annoyed by the family who just refuse to be terrified. After all, why should we be scared by an old man wearing rusty coat of mail, whose best trick is to walk in the middle of night making big noises?
Top Cast


Sarah-Jane Potts
Sarah-Jane Potts
Virginia Otis
Sarah-Jane Potts
Virginia Otis


Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson
Simon de Canterville
Ian Richardson
Simon de Canterville


Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Lucy Otis
Celia Imrie
Lucy Otis


Rolf Saxon
Rolf Saxon
Hiram Otis
Rolf Saxon
Hiram Otis


James D'Arcy
James D'Arcy
Lord Cheshire
James D'Arcy
Lord Cheshire


Edna Doré
Edna Doré
Mrs. Umney
Edna Doré
Mrs. Umney


Donald Sinden
Donald Sinden
Lord Dumbleton
Donald Sinden
Lord Dumbleton


Pauline Quirke
Pauline Quirke
Madame Murielle
Pauline Quirke
Madame Murielle


Ian McNeice
Ian McNeice
Professor Davenport
Ian McNeice
Professor Davenport


Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall
Reverend Dampier
Rik Mayall
Reverend Dampier
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