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Ghost Town (2008) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.5/10
Ghost Town Plot Synopsis:
Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy who pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen. That puts Pincus squarely in the middle of a triangle with spirited result.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts.
Tagline: He sees dead people... and they annoy him.
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Ghost Town Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
Box Office: $13,367,624
Awards: 3
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ghost Town Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 19, 2008, Netflix: Oct 01, 2016
Writers: David Koepp, John Kamps
Producers: Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Joseph E. Iberti, Gavin Polone, Ezra Swerdlow
Editors: Sam Seig
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Ghost Town Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Kinnear | ... | Frank |
| Jordan Carlos | ... | Young Husband |
| Dequina Moore | ... | Young Wife |
| Joseph Badalucco Jr. | ... | Accident Bystander (as Joe Badalucco) |
| Brian Hutchison | ... | Accident Bystander |
| Tyree Michael Simpson | ... | Sneezy Cop (as Tyre Simpson) |
| Julia Murney | ... | Sneezy Lady |
| Ricky Gervais | ... | Pincus |
| Claire Lautier | ... | Upper East Side Lady |
| Aasif Mandvi | ... | Dr. Prashar |
| Bridget Moloney | ... | Receptionist |
| Raymond J. Lee | ... | Greenpeace Guy (as Raymond Lee) |
| Joey Mazzarino | ... | Food Delivery Guy |
| Brad Oscar | ... | Day Doorman |
| Kathleen Landis | ... | Resident |
| Téa Leoni | ... | Gwen |
| Audrie Neenan | ... | Admitting Nurse |
| Kristen Wiig | ... | Surgeon |
| Aaron Tveit | ... | Anesthesiologist |
| Deborah S. Craig | ... | Nurse |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Greg Kinnear (b. June 17, 1963) – Frank
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) - Jordan Carlos – Young Husband
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Dequina Moore – Young Wife
- Joseph Badalucco Jr. – Accident Bystander (as Joe Badalucco)
Also known as: Joe Badallucco | Joseph Badallucco | Joe Badalucco Jr. | Joe Badalucco | Joseph Badalucco | Joseph Badaluco | Joe Badaulcco | Joseph Baddalucco Jr. - Brian Hutchison – Accident Bystander
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Brian Hutchinson - Tyree Michael Simpson – Sneezy Cop (as Tyre Simpson)
Also known as: Michael Tyree Simpson | Tyree M. Simpson | Tyree Simpson | Tyre Simpson - Julia Murney – Sneezy Lady
- Ricky Gervais (b. June 25, 1961) – Pincus
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Brent | Seona Dancing - Claire Lautier – Upper East Side Lady
- Aasif Mandvi (b. March 5, 1966) – Dr. Prashar
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Aasif Mandviwala - Bridget Moloney – Receptionist
- Raymond J. Lee – Greenpeace Guy (as Raymond Lee)
- Joey Mazzarino – Food Delivery Guy
- Brad Oscar (b. September 22, 1964) – Day Doorman
Sign: Virgo - Kathleen Landis – Resident
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