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Mother Ghost (2002) -- A man holds onto secrets after his mother passes away

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6.3/10   103 votes
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Director:
Rich Thorne
Writer:
Mark Thompson (writer)
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Release Date:
3 March 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama
Plot:
Keith Bennets (Mark Thompson) mother passed away a year ago, and he feels like he has moved on with his life... more | add synopsis
Awards:
7 wins more
User Comments:
A fine film in the Bergman/Fellini tradition. more

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Mark Thompson ... Keith Bennett

Kevin Pollak ... Dr. Norris

Dana Delany ... Karen Bennett

Jere Burns ... Cemetary Anget
Charles Durning ... George

Garry Marshall ... Arthur

James Franco ... Skateboarder guy

David Keith ... Carey
Tyler Goucher ... Ben Bennett

Wendy Davis ... Stacy
Heather Shannon ... Debbie

Raymond T. Williams ... Bobby

Greg Cromer ... Billy

Ali Pomerantz ... Wendy
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Amanda Dickson ... Bar girl #1

Joe Mantegna ... Jerry

Brady Smith ... Bartender
Amy Wade ... Ruella
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Additional Details

Runtime:
76 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Mark Thompson's original storyline was an eleven-page script he wrote as part of his acting class. At the time, his mother was terminally ill, and he wrote all the things he might wish he had said after she passed away. Thompson showed it to director Rich Thorne, who suggested that he take it out to feature length. The film itself was shot on weekends in late 2001 and early 2002. During that time, Mark Thompson's sister died; his father passed away shortly after production wrapped. Also during that time, both of Rich Thorne's parents died in a period of less than two weeks. more

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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
A fine film in the Bergman/Fellini tradition., 14 September 2002
10/10
Author: darkroom_drone from Hollywood, CA

Mother Ghost screened at the Long Beach International Film Festival and enjoyed a strong, positive audience response. Everyone laughed at the humor that sprung naturally from the plot and characters, and either cried outright or fought back tears at the climax. Mark Thompson's performance is reminiscent of George Clooney in strength, good looks and humor. In addition, Kevin Pollack pulled off the best rendition of a screen psychiatrist one could ever hope for; pure genius!

This film is a genuine surprise in its remarkable use of non-traditional structure. Although it is linear, it is not really three acts; it is a powerful emotional journey in one act, almost like a play. The director, Rich Thorne, and lead actors Mark Thompson (of Mark & Brian fame) and Kevin Pollack pulled out some wonderful surprises for such a simple story: a man struggles to deal with grief after losing his mother. Using creative staging, situations and humor, the story propels an otherwise mundane premise into a real treat for the senses. Fans of either Bergman, Fellini or Hitchcock (yes, they can go together!) will definitely appreciate this fine film.

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