High Spirits (1988) Horror Fantasy Comedy Romance
High Spirits (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.1/10
High Spirits Plot Synopsis:
When Peter Plunkett's Irish castle turned hotel is about to be repossesed, he decides to spice up the attraction a bit for the 'Yanks' by having his staff pretend to haunt the castle. The trouble begins when a busload of American tourists arrive - along with some real ghosts. Among the tourists are married couple Jack and Sharon. Sharon's father holds the mortgage on Castle Plunkett, so she's hoping to debunk the ghosts. Jack, on the other hand, after meeting pretty ghost Mary, is very eager to believe. Can there be love between a human and ghost? Jack and Mary are going to try and find out.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When Peter Plunkett"s Irish castle turned hotel is about to be repossesed, he decides to spice up the...
Tagline: He"s an American. She"s a ghost. Vacation romances are always a hassle.
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High Spirits Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Box Office: $8,578,231
Language: English
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / High Spirits Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 18, 1988
Writers: Neil Jordan
Producers: Mark Damon, Moshe Diamant, Nik Powell, Selwyn Roberts, Eduard Sarlui, David Saunders, Jon Turtle, Stephen Woolley
Editors: Michael Bradsell
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High Spirits Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter O''Toole | ... | Peter Plunkett |
| Donal McCann | ... | Eamon |
| Mary Coughlan | ... | Katie |
| Liz Smith | ... | Mrs Plunkett |
| Tom Hickey | ... | Sampson |
| Tony Rohr | ... | Christy |
| Hilary Reynolds | ... | Patricia |
| Isolde Cazelet | ... | Julia |
| Little John Nee | ... | Gateman (as Little John) |
| Steve Guttenberg | ... | Jack |
| Beverly D''Angelo | ... | Sharon |
| Jennifer Tilly | ... | Miranda |
| Peter Gallagher | ... | Brother Tony |
| Martin Ferrero | ... | Malcolm |
| Connie Booth | ... | Marge |
| Krista Hornish | ... | Wendy |
| Matthew Wright | ... | Woody |
| Paul O''Sullivan | ... | Graham |
| Daryl Hannah | ... | Mary Plunkett |
| Liam Neeson | ... | Martin Brogan |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter O''Toole, as Peter Plunkett, passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Peter O'toole - Donal McCann, as Eamon, passed away at age 56 in Dubl.
Sign: Taurus - Mary Coughlan (b. May 5, 1956) – Katie
Sign: Taurus - Liz Smith, as Mrs Plunkett, passed away at age 95 in Worth.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Tom Hickey (b. November 30, 1943) – Sampson
- Tony Rohr – Christy
- Hilary Reynolds – Patricia
- Isolde Cazelet – Julia
- Little John Nee – Gateman (as Little John)
- Steve Guttenberg (b. August 24, 1958) – Jack
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: S. Guttenberg | Steven Guttenberg - Beverly D''Angelo (b. November 15, 1951) – Sharon
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Beverly D'Angleo - Jennifer Tilly (b. September 16, 1958) – Miranda
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Jennifer - Peter Gallagher (b. August 19, 1955) – Brother Tony
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Peter Gallager - Martin Ferrero (b. September 29, 1947) – Malcolm
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Martin Ferraro | Marty Ferrero - Connie Booth (b. December 2, 1940) – Marge
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Connie Whicker Booth | Conny Booth | Constance Booth
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