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Ghost Story (1981) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Ghost Story at a Glance
Ghost Story is a 1981 horror, drama and thriller film helmed by John Irvin, with a cast led by Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes and came out on December 18, 1981. Ghost Story is rated 6.0/10 by TMDB users across 178 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.
Where “Ghost Story” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Fred Astaire
Ricky Hawthorne
Melvyn Douglas
John Jaffrey
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Edward Wanderley
John Houseman
Sears James
Craig Wasson
Don / David
Patricia Neal
Stella
Alice Krige
Eva / Alma
Jacqueline Brookes
Milly
Miguel Fernandes
Gregory Bate
Lance Holcomb
Fenny Bate
Mark Chamberlin
Young John Jaffrey
Tim Choate
Young Ricky Hawthorne
Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Story
What is the release date of Ghost Story?
Ghost Story was released on December 18, 1981.
How long is Ghost Story?
Ghost Story runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Ghost Story?
Ghost Story stars Fred Astaire as Ricky Hawthorne, Melvyn Douglas as John Jaffrey, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Edward Wanderley and John Houseman as Sears James. The cast also includes Craig Wasson, Patricia Neal, Alice Krige and Jacqueline Brookes.
Who directed Ghost Story?
Ghost Story was directed by John Irvin. The screenplay is credited to Lawrence D. Cohen.
What kind of movie is Ghost Story?
Ghost Story is listed on TMDB as a mix of horror, drama and thriller.
What is Ghost Story rated?
Ghost Story is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.0/10 from 178 votes.
Where can I watch the Ghost Story trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Ghost Story, "Ghost Story (1981) Official Trailer HD", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Ghost Story?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Ghost Story include The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021), The Dogs (2025), Hold Your Breath (2024), Dark Harvest (2023) and The Woman in Black (2012).
Can I stream the full movie of Ghost Story on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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