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Casper (1995) 5.8
A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by 3 mischievous ghosts and one friendly one. Director:Brad Silberling |
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Cast
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Nicky
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Spencer Vrooman | ... |
Andreas
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Malachi Pearson | ... |
Casper (McFadden)
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Mr. Rugg
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Mr. Rogers
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Terry Murphy | ... |
Herself ('Hard Copy')
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Ernestine Mercer | ... |
Harvey Patient Being Interviewed
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Doug Bruckner | ... |
Reporter
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Joe Nipote | ... |
Stretch
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Stinkie
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Plot Synopsis
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. Written by Joshua Davis <xtnb64a@prodigy.com>
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Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 May 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Casper, to fantasmataki See more »Filming Locations:
Colonial Mansion, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »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 See more »
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1.85 : 1
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Stretch: Yeah, but he's got his whole miserable life ahead of him.
Fatso: So we could do him a favor, and put him out of his misery.
Stretch: Yeah. Hey, good idea. We've been The Ghostly Trio long enough. Time to make it a... quartet!
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Written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston
Performed by Little Richard
Produced by Richie Zito and Little Richard
Arranged by Richie Zito
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Did You Know?
Trivia
A scene was filmed with Zelda Rubinstein shooting out of a chimney and shouting "Go toward the light!", reprising her role from Poltergeist, but it was cut. See more »Goofs
When Dr. James Harvey is rolled down the stairs in the carpet, he starts with his head facing towards the stairs, but lands with his head facing the other way. See more »Quotes
Stinkie: [the Ghostly Trio along with Dr. Harvey are out partying, and Dr. Harvey is drunk, singing karaoke] Hey, this Dr. Harvey's got a lot of spirit, you know what I'm sayin'?Stretch: Yeah, but he's got his whole miserable life ahead of him.
Fatso: So we could do him a favor, and put him out of his misery.
Stretch: Yeah. Hey, good idea. We've been The Ghostly Trio long enough. Time to make it a... quartet!
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Crazy Credits
Early during the end credits, Stretch (doing his Little Richard imitation) bursts through the credits, singing. See more »Soundtracks
"Casper The Friendly Ghost"Written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston
Performed by Little Richard
Produced by Richie Zito and Little Richard
Arranged by Richie Zito
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After reading the comments, I see most people enjoy this movie with a few picking it over nothing (e.g. not an accurate portrait of ghost?). I first saw the movie in my preteen. It was a fun & 'cute' movie, highly entertaining with the trio & treasure hunting & stuff.
As I grew older & revisit this movie, I see more 'layers' of the movie other than a 'kiddie ghost story'. Dr. Harvey (Bill Pullman, excellent as usual) is having a hard time dealing with the death of his wife, & Kat (Ricci, a great break from the cool-headed Wednesday Adams) is having a hard time adjusting her father's constant move as well as grieving her mother on her own. Then, there is Casper grieving his own death as well as his father's death. And then there is Carrigan's mourning her father... not leaving her all the riches. Then there is Casper's heroic act (go see the movie, it's one of the most touching moment), Dr. Harvey's reunion, etc. etc.
From a child's point of view, it's pure entertainment. From an art lover's point of view, you have to awe at the special effect & sets. From an audience seeking emotional outlet, well, bring in an extra box of kleenex. It's a very touching, warm-hearted, humorous, sweet little movie about a friendly ghost named Casper.
Just a side note, it is quite interesting to watch Addams' Family & Casper & Sleepy Hollow & see Christina Ricci grow from the eccentric Wednesday Addams to a regular teenager Kat Harvey to a beautiful young lady Katrina Van Tessel.