The read
It runs a compact 59m.
Synopsis
The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Helmut KäutnerDirector
- Helmut KäutnerWriter
- Heinrich SutermeisterWriter
Cast
- Franz SchafheitlinSir Arthur Canterville
- Benno HoffmannMr. J.P. Otis
- Lisa OttoMrs. Barbara Otis
- Loren DriscollWashington Otis
- Thomas HöhneJackie Otis
- Ingo EggersJohnny Otis
- Maria von IlosvayMiss Umney
- Doris HerbertVirginia Otis
- Barry McDanielSir Simon Canterville (Geist)
- Charles BrauerSimon Canterville
- Sigrid von RichthofenMrs. Simmons
- Helmut KäutnerHimself