The Canterville Ghost

TV Movie
1986
PG
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

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John Gielgud, Alyssa Milano, and Ted Wass in The Canterville Ghost (1986)

Comedy Family Fantasy

A girl befriends a mischievous English ghost trying to scare her family (his descendants) back to America.A girl befriends a mischievous English ghost trying to scare her family (his descendants) back to America.A girl befriends a mischievous English ghost trying to scare her family (his descendants) back to America.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

968

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The school, named "All Hallows School" in the film, is the real "All Hallows School" at East Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. The gym scene was also filmed there. The Cherry Jumpers are the uniform for the real school too. The nearby Cranmore railway station is the setting for the station in the film and the crossroads with the turning signpost is nearby.

Goofs
As Harry drives Jennifer home, he suddenly slams on the brakes, yet the white car following very closely behind does not run into him. It completely vanishes from existence with the application of the brakes.

Quotes
Jennifer Canterville: God bless you.
Sir Simon de Canterville: What?
Jennifer Canterville: I said "God bless you."
Sir Simon de Canterville: Why would He do that?
Jennifer Canterville: Because you sneezed.
Sir Simon de Canterville: Don't be foolish. Ghosts don't sneeze.
Jennifer Canterville: You know, you've been here for over a week. You've probably caught a cold.
Sir Simon de Canterville: Impossible. Ghosts don't catch cold.
Jennifer Canterville: Nevertheless, you've caught a cold.

Connections
References The Court Jester (1955)

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Featured review

10/10

Fantastic and comedy alive

I have always loved Sir John Gieldgud, and his portrayal of Sir Simon of Canterville, and I would have enjoyed being there. Alyssa Milano did great in facing the disappearing, emotions, and finally the caring of wanting free Sir Simon. An A++ for all enjoyment at all times, no stall scenes. Awaiting for the next scene is never boring. And blowing up of the table and food is really great. All The illusions showing the Professor bringing in the light of Lady Eleanor, and Sir Simon wanting to talk to her. And watching the movements of the eyes of Alyssa Milano and how she was so intrigued in seeing it all happen, and yet, she never wavered from her part.

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