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Ghostbusters

  • 1984
  • 13+
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Ghostbusters (1984)
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Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.

  • Director
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Writers
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Harold Ramis
    • Rick Moranis
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Sigourney Weaver
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    448K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    41
    14
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Harold Ramis
      • Rick Moranis
    • Stars
      • Bill Murray
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Sigourney Weaver
    • 723User reviews
    • 286Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 8 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Bill Murray in Ghostbusters (1984)
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    Top cast

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    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Dr. Peter Venkman
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Dr. Raymond Stantz
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dana Barrett
    Harold Ramis
    Harold Ramis
    • Dr. Egon Spengler
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Louis Tully
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Janine Melnitz
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • Walter Peck
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Winston Zeddmore
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • Mayor
    Steven Tash
    Steven Tash
    • Male Student
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Female Student
    Slavitza Jovan
    • Gozer
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Hotel Manager
    Alice Drummond
    Alice Drummond
    • Librarian
    Jordan Charney
    Jordan Charney
    • Dean Yeager
    Timothy Carhart
    Timothy Carhart
    • Violinist
    John Rothman
    John Rothman
    • Library Administrator
    Tom McDermott
    Tom McDermott
    • Archbishop
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Harold Ramis
      • Rick Moranis(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When Louis Tully mingles with his party guests (commenting on the price of the salmon, and so on), the scene is one continuous shot, and almost entirely improvised.
    • Goofs
      Ray declares that the phenomena they are witnessing may be as important as "the Tunguska blast of 1909." It actually occurred on June 30, 1908.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Raymond Stantz: Everything was fine with our system until the power grid was shut off by dickless here.

      Walter Peck: They caused an explosion!

      Mayor: Is this true?

      Dr. Peter Venkman: Yes it's true.

      [pause]

      Dr. Peter Venkman: This man has no dick.

      Walter Peck: Jeez!

      [Charges at Venkman]

      Mayor: Break it up! Hey, break this up! Break it up!

      Walter Peck: All right, all right, all right!

      Dr. Peter Venkman: Well, that's what I heard!

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, as the Ghostbusters are leaving in Ecto-1, three priests can be seen giving the last rites to a chunk of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man
    • Alternate versions
      All German TV versions omit the line by Peter Venkman: "He's a sailor, he's in New York, we get this guy laid, we won't have any trouble." The video and DVD versions are uncut.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Babies: Good, Clean Fun (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Ghostbusters
      Written and Performed by Ray Parker Jr.
      Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

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    10/10
    A timeless classic
    There aren't many movies better than Ghostbusters. This film expertly balances itself right between the horror genre and the comedy genre. The chemistry of the main three characters is undeniable, and when you throw in interesting side characters (such as Rick Moranis as Louis Tully), every scene is a delight to watch. The story is original, the effects are impressive and the jokes are funny - in short, Ghostbusters is a timeless classic.
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    • cricketbat
    • Dec 27, 2018

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 1984 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Official Site - Ghostbusters
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • S.O.S. fantômes
    • Filming locations
      • Fire Station 23 - 225 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(interiors: Ghostbusters headquarters)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi Films
      • Black Rhino Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $243,578,797
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,578,151
      • Jun 10, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $296,578,797
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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