The Headless Ghost (1959): Cast & Plot
The Headless Ghost is a 1959 fantasy horror film directed by Peter Graham Scott, starring Clive Revill as The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose, Fred Machon and Alexander Archdale. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Peter Graham Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Merton Park Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Headless Ghost About?
The premise of The Headless Ghost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three teenagers encounter a ghost who is in limbo until he retrieves his lost head. They do their parts to help him find it.
The Headless Ghost Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- headless ghost
- teenager
- ghost
- castle
- day trip
- sundown
- curse
- slave
- dance
- suit of armor
- great hall
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- portrait
- earl
- rat
- cat
- reveller
- talking to a ghost
- husband wife relationship
- english family
- england
- beheading
- male ghost
- judgment
- moral judgment
- crusades
- fraternity pin
- rejection
- declaration of love
- native dance
- dancer
- memory
- pouch
- chest
- threesome
- constable
- porter
- disagreement
- bedroom
- murder
- cowardice
- courage
- ancestor
- incantation
- axe
- dungeon
- secret passageway
- banquet
- bus tour
- snake
The Headless Ghost Cast & Characters
Clive Revill leads the cast as The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose, with Fred Machon as Medieval Ghost (Uncredited) and Alexander Archdale as The Ghost of Sir Randolph. Directed by Peter Graham Scott; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Graham Scott
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Clive Revill as The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose - Fred Machon as Medieval Ghost (Uncredited)
- Alexander Archdale as The Ghost of Sir Randolph
- Liliane Sottane as Ingrid Joervets
Also Starring in The Headless Ghost
· 13 more- Richard Lyon Bill
- David Rose Ronnie
- Jack Allen The Live Earl of Ambrose
- Josephine Blake Dancer
- John Stacy Parker
- Carl Bernard Sergeant Grayson
- Patrick Connor Constable (Uncredited)
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- Janina Faye Veronica (Uncredited)
- Fred Haggerty Medieval Ghost (Uncredited)
- Mary Barclay Lady Ambrose (Uncredited)
- Trevor Barnett Strongman (Uncredited)
- Angela Kay Medieval Ghost (Uncredited)
More from Peter Graham Scott
More films directed by Peter Graham Scott: Father Came Too!, Bitter Harvest, The Cracksman and Captain Clegg.
The Headless Ghost Plot Summary
What happens in The Headless Ghost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three university students — Ingrid from Denmark, Liliane Sottane — and Americans Bill, Richard Lyon and Ronnie, David Rose — take a nighttime tour of Ambrose Castle in England to test a rumor of haunting. The trio is curious, adventurous, and a little wary, drawn by the old stones that whisper of centuries past. As they wander the dim corridors and echoing halls, they come to learn that the castle’s ghosts aren’t just legends; they’re real enough to make the living feel oddly out of place.
Full summary
The whole story of The Headless Ghost, scene by scene
The Headless Ghost Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know The Headless Ghost?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which university student is from Denmark?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Headless Horseman, Goosebumps: The Headless Ghost and The Head.
The Headless Ghost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Headless Ghost, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Headless Ghost?
The Headless Ghost runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Headless Ghost released?
The Headless Ghost was released on April 18, 1959.
Who directed The Headless Ghost?
The Headless Ghost was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
More films by Peter Graham Scott Who is in the cast of The Headless Ghost?
The Headless Ghost stars Clive Revill as The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose, Fred Machon as Medieval Ghost (Uncredited) and Alexander Archdale as The Ghost of Sir Randolph, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Headless Ghost have a post-credit scene?
No. The Headless Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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