Casper: A Spirited Beginning (Video 1997)

Casper tells the story of how he became such a good-natured ghost.

Director:

Sean McNamara

Writers:

Joseph Oriolo (book), Seymour Reit (book),

Stars:

Steve Guttenberg, Lori Loughlin, Rodney Dangerfield

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Guttenberg	...	Tim Carson
Lori Loughlin	...	Sheila Fistergraff
Rodney Dangerfield	...	Mayor Johnny Hunt
Michael McKean	...	Bill Case
Brendon Ryan Barrett	...	Chris Carson
Richard Moll	...	Principal Rabie
Shannon Chandler	...	Jennifer
Steven Hartman	...	Brock Lee
Logan Robbins	...	Danny
D'Juan Watts	...	Leon
Sherman Hemsley	...	Store Owner
Ben Stein	...	Grocer
Brian Doyle-Murray	...	Foreman Dave
Edie McClurg	...	Librarian
Rodger Halston	...	Stan

Storyline

Casper tells the story of how he became such a good-natured ghost.

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Plot Keywords:

casper | ghost | haunted house | teacher student relationship | prequel | 

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Taglines:

It's a whole new scream!

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language, crude humor and threatening situations

Details

Official Sites:

Classic Media Fox Home Video

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Casper II: Ghost Central Station

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Harvey Entertainment Company, The, Saban Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ben Stein & Rodney Dangerfield were the only actors who have previously appeared in the original Casper movie.

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Quotes

Casper: Look! Elvis' ghost!
[escapes]
Stretch: Huh? Where's the King?
Stinky: Where?
Fatso: Oh, come on, guys. Everyone knows Elvis is still alive.
Stretch: Find him!

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Connections

Follows Casper (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Delicious"
Written by Blake Ashew
Performed by Shampoo

User Reviews

Awful

I really like the 1995 original movie, it was cute and charming and worked really well as a family film. Casper and Wendy was mediocre and forgettable, but this movie was just a waste of time. The only half-decent things about it were the way the ghosts looked and the costume and set design. The other effects look cheap and the rushed editing doesn't give them any favours. The story is a mess, not only is it paced unevenly and thin, but like re-writing Casper's history it is so contradictory, while the script is deplorable severely lacking in genuine humour and heart, the slapstick is tedious and tired and other than Casper there are no likable characters. The acting is pretty much rubbish from almost all involved, with the ghostly uncle trio are more annoying than funny, in fact only Casper walks away with any dignity. All in all, awful and a waste of time. 1/10 Bethany Cox