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Horror thriller

The Ghost (1963): Cast

The Ghost (1963) movie poster

The Ghost is a 1963 horror thriller directed by Riccardo Freda, starring Barbara Steele as Margaret Hichcock, Umberto Raho and Peter Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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The Ghost (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Riccardo Freda
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ghost About?

The premise of The Ghost without spoilers.

A woman conspires with her lover to murder her doctor husband, but the killing unleashes a terrifying series of supernatural events. As strange phenomena intensify, they begin to suspect that the dead physician may have returned to exact a vengeful haunting.

The Ghost Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • giallo
  • scotland
  • woman
  • greenhouse
  • gin
  • curare
  • injection
  • chess
  • wheelchair
  • murder
  • burning body
  • husband wife relationship
+11 more
  • hanged man
  • howling dog
  • shot in the back
  • secret passageway
  • love triangle
  • last will and testament
  • crypt
  • ghost
  • supernatural power
  • perversion
  • psychotronic film
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Cast & crew

The Ghost Cast & Characters

Barbara Steele leads the cast as Margaret Hichcock, with Umberto Raho as Canon Owens and Peter Baldwin as Dr. Charles Livingstone. Directed by Riccardo Freda; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Ghost

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From the director

More from Riccardo Freda

More films directed by Riccardo Freda: Murder Obsession, The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire, Double Face and Death at Owell Rock.

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Videos

The Ghost Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.

Trailer [Dubbed]
  • Trailer Official Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Clip Clip

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FAQ

The Ghost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ghost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ghost?

The Ghost runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Ghost released?

The Ghost was released on March 30, 1963.

Who directed The Ghost?

The Ghost was directed by Riccardo Freda.

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Who is in the cast of The Ghost?

The Ghost stars Barbara Steele as Margaret Hichcock, Umberto Raho as Canon Owens and Peter Baldwin as Dr. Charles Livingstone, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Ghost have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ghost in?

The original language of The Ghost is Italian.

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