The Canterville Ghost - DVD

Sir John Gielgud stars as a 300-year-old cantankerous ghost who finds a new unexpected friend in a modern American teenager in The Canterville Ghost. When an American family comes to England to claim their inherited ancient ancestral castle, the restless spirit of Sir Simon, refusing to share his home, instigates all manner of fiendish tricks intended to scare the new owners off the premises. The daughter of the new owner (Alyssa Milano) has her own objectives for wanting to make trouble for her father (Ted Wass) and new stepmother (Andrea Marcovicci). This updated retelling of the classic tale (first filmed in 1944) is a fantasy full of fun for the whole family. Newly remastered.

In the late 19th century, a well-to-do American family moved into the stately old British manse called Canterville Chase, looking to refit it with the latest gadgets. The clan's willful daughter (voiced by Emily Carey) is unimpressed by it all, and mostly so by the 300-year-old phantom (Stephen Fry) that haunts the dwelling, and who wants the encroachers to move on. Animated take on the venerable family fantasy also features the voices of Hugh Laurie, Freddie Highmore, Toby Jones, Imelda Staunton. 89 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.

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