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The Canterville Ghost (TV 1986)A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only ... See full summary » Director:Paul Bogart |
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Title: The Canterville Ghost (TV 1986)
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Harry Canterville
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Lucy Canterville
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Earl
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Fenton Cook
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Uncle George
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Aunt Caroline
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Lady Eleanor
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A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
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The castle they inherited features 48 rooms and one cranky ghost!Certificate:
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1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El fantasma de Canterville See more »Filming Locations:
Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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Hummle Umney: Well, you may as well know. It's Sir Simon. He hauled me overhead and hid the luggage. But don't you worry, ma'am. I know almost all his hiding places.
Jennifer Canterville: Who's Sir Simon?
Hummle Umney: Sir Simon de Canterville. The ghost.
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Lucy Canterville: Mr. Umney, would you please tell us how got up there?Hummle Umney: Well, you may as well know. It's Sir Simon. He hauled me overhead and hid the luggage. But don't you worry, ma'am. I know almost all his hiding places.
Jennifer Canterville: Who's Sir Simon?
Hummle Umney: Sir Simon de Canterville. The ghost.
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As much as I looked forward to and really wanted to like Patrick Stewart's portrayal of Sir Simon de Canterville, it just fell flat when compared to this version of the ghost played by Sir John Gielgud. As another reviewer wrote "he is Delightful!" He knows how to embody an English aristocrat with the proper snobbery and yet he still brings a light sensitive humor to the role that is just perfect.
Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci and Alyssa Milano are well cast as a family that is struggling to come to terms with all the changes that have been thrown at them and although Ted can be a little over the top at times in other movies in this one he maintains just the right balance of humor without stepping over the line and ruining the tone of the move.
This is a "must see" for any fan of Sir John Gielgud!