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Fantasy comedy

Blithe Spirit (1966): Cast

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Blithe Spirit is a 1966 fantasy comedy directed by George Schaefer, starring Dirk Bogarde as Charles Condomine, Rachel Roberts and Rosemary Harris. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Blithe Spirit (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
George Schaefer
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blithe Spirit About?

The premise of Blithe Spirit without spoilers.

The play follows socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the flamboyant medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati to his home for a séance, hoping the spirit communication will provide fresh material for his upcoming book. Their gathering turns the ordinary household into a hub of eccentric mysticism and comic intrigue.

Blithe Spirit Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Blithe Spirit Cast & Characters

Dirk Bogarde leads the cast as Charles Condomine, with Rachel Roberts as Ruth Condomine and Rosemary Harris as Elvira Condomine. Directed by George Schaefer; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Schaefer

More films directed by George Schaefer: The Man Upstairs, Laura Lansing Slept Here, Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry and Stone Pillow.

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Blithe Spirit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blithe Spirit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Blithe Spirit released?

Blithe Spirit was released on December 7, 1966.

Who directed Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit was directed by George Schaefer.

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Who is in the cast of Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit stars Dirk Bogarde as Charles Condomine, Rachel Roberts as Ruth Condomine and Rosemary Harris as Elvira Condomine, among 7 credited actors.

Does Blithe Spirit have a post-credit scene?

No. Blithe Spirit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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