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Ghostbusters

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
407K
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POPULARITY
227
3
  • Director
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Writers
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Harold Ramis
    • Rick Moranis(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Sigourney Weaver
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  • Director
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Writers
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Harold Ramis
    • Rick Moranis(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Sigourney Weaver
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 678User reviews
    • 275Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 8 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 Venkmanas Dr. Peter Venkman
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Dr. Raymond Stantzas Dr. Raymond Stantz
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dana Barrettas Dana Barrett
    Harold Ramis
    Harold Ramis
    • Dr. Egon Spengleras Dr. Egon Spengler
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Louis Tullyas Louis Tully
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Janine Melnitzas Janine Melnitz
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • Walter Peckas Walter Peck
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Winston Zeddemoreas Winston Zeddemore
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Steven Tash
    Steven Tash
    • Male Studentas Male Student
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Female Studentas Female Student
    Slavitza Jovan
    • Gozeras Gozer
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Hotel Manageras Hotel Manager
    Alice Drummond
    Alice Drummond
    • Librarianas Librarian
    Jordan Charney
    Jordan Charney
    • Dean Yeageras Dean Yeager
    Timothy Carhart
    Timothy Carhart
    • Violinistas Violinist
    John Rothman
    John Rothman
    • Library Administratoras Library Administrator
    Tom McDermott
    Tom McDermott
    • Archbishopas Archbishop
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Harold Ramis
      • Rick Moranis(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 the phenomena they are witnessing may be as important as "the Tunguska blast of 1909." It occurred 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.

    User reviews678

    Review
    Top review
    Film Has Endured the 80's and Stayed Sharp Through the 90's
    Bill Murray is one of the best wise guys in the business. I was amazed to find out on the GHOSTBUSTERS 15th Anniversary DVD that Murray had little to do with the dialogue his classicly blase, fiercely cynical 'Dr. Venkman' cuts loose throughout this good comedy. Credit Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis with "getting into Bill's mind" as Ramis puts it and presenting Murray with a gag-a-second character. Murray also lends his own comic genius through his delivery and facial gestures (especially with his classic cross-eyed, curled-lip look). Together with a fun premise and above average special effects, GHOSTBUSTERS will never be a relic of the 80's and should always be a refreshingly humorous spook show.

    Murray rules the screen, mauling his geeky para-psychologist partners and hitting on a young blonde while conducting shock therapy experiments on her. Aykroyd uses his standard machine gun delivery of obscure (or should I say made up) facts and anecdotes and Ramis is just enough for the ultra-dork 'Egon'. The funniest element in GHOSTBUSTERS happens to be Rick Moranis in a splendid role as a small-time accountant who has parties for clients only and becomes mixed up in some extremely supernatural events. Along with Sigourney Weaver, Moranis has the most difficult physical tasks to topple.

    This was a picture I loved when I was a kid. I must have went some 12 to 15 years before I saw it again and I was alarmingly impressed. It has endured. The special effects are not only good, but they are comedic and add even more laughs throughout the 'Busters turbulent jobs. The DVD version has tons of goodies included and is an essential addition to any Saturday Night Live fan's movie library. SNL is the very essence and reason for GHOSTBUSTERS, where Murray and Aykroyd starred. Director Ivan Reitman created his meal ticket here and can pretty much do any comedy he wants now.

    It is a shame John Belushi was not around to play one of the 'Busters, for he was originally cast. The movie is already well-paced and engaging so just imagine how frenzied the pace would have been with Belushi. Regardless, GHOSTBUSTERS is one for the kids, teens, and adults alike. It has spanned these phases for me and still works wonderfully.

    RATING: ***
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    FAQ16

    • Why did Zuul and Vinz Clortho possess Dana and Louis's bodies?
    • Why did none of the dining guests appear to see Gozer's minion as it "got" Louis outside the restaurant?
    • What did the ghost of a woman do to Ray in the fort detmerring?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • ghostbusters.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ghost Busters
    • Filming locations
      • Fire Station 23 - 225 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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