Fantasy ·TV Movie ·Comedy ·Music · 1964 · 59m

The Canterville Ghost

Das Gespenst von Canterville

Director

Cast

Franz Schafheitlin as Sir Arthur Canterville Benno Hoffmann as Mr. J.P. Otis Lisa Otto as Mrs. Barbara Otis Loren Driscoll as Washington Otis Thomas Höhne as Jackie Otis Ingo Eggers as Johnny Otis

Crew

Helmut Käutner — Writer Heinrich Sutermeister — Writer Oscar Wilde — Novel

Synopsis

The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.

Key Collaborators

Helmut Käutner Director Helmut Käutner Writer Heinrich Sutermeister Writer Oscar Wilde Novel

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