Casper (1995)

A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by 3 mischievous ghosts and one friendly one.

Director:

Brad Silberling

Writers:

Joseph Oriolo (characters), Sherri Stoner,

Stars:

Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Bill Pullman

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chauncey Leopardi	...	Nicky
Spencer Vrooman	...	Andreas
Malachi Pearson	...	Casper (McFadden) (voice)
Cathy Moriarty	...	Carrigan Crittenden
Eric Idle	...	Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker
Ben Stein	...	Mr. Rugg
Don Novello	...	Father Guido Sarducci
Fred Rogers	...	Mr. Rogers (as Mr. Rogers)
Terry Murphy	...	Herself ('Hard Copy')
Bill Pullman	...	Dr. James Harvey
Christina Ricci	...	Kathleen 'Kat' Harvey
Ernestine Mercer	...	Harvey Patient Being Interviewed
Doug Bruckner	...	Reporter (voice) (as Douglas J.O. Bruckner)
Joe Nipote	...	Stretch (voice)
Joe Alaskey	...	Stinkie (voice)

Storyline

Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat move in, and soon Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know." But not so friendly are Casper's uncles--Stretch, Fatso and Stinkie--who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately, it is up to Harvey and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | mansion | casper | breakfast machine | friendship | 

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Taglines:

Get An Afterlife

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 May 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Casper, to fantasmataki

Filming Locations:

Colonial Mansion, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

£14,445,093 (UK) (15 September 1995)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Harvey Entertainment Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Cameo: Clint Eastwood and Rodney dangerfield, along with Mel Gibson

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Goofs

When Stretch is "sword fighting" with Dr. Harvey at the stairs, Stretch holds a golf club. In the next shot, Stretch holds an umbrella up close. In the next shot, he holds a golf club again.

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Quotes

Casper: [as Arnold Schwarzenegger] Come with me if you want to live.

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Crazy Credits

Early during the end credits, Stretch (doing his Little Richard imitation) bursts through the credits, singing.

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Connections

Referenced in My Name Is Joe (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Remember Me This Way"
Written by David Foster and Linda Thompson
Porduced and arranged by David Foster
Performed by Jordan Hill
Courtesy of 143 Records/The Atlantic Group

User Reviews

For adults too!

Being 'middle-aged', I suppose I was not the target audience for this movie, but I love it very much anyway. Kiddies aside, this movie is hysterical, well-acted, and touching too. The effects are great and, to be honest, I can't find a lot to critcize here, which for me is all I can ask of a movie.