Ghost
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jerry Zucker
Produced by	Steven-Charles Jaffe Bruce Joel Rubin Lisa Weinstein
Written by	Bruce Joel Rubin
Starring	Patrick Swayze Demi Moore Whoopi Goldberg Tony Goldwyn Rick Aviles Vincent Schiavelli
Music by	Maurice Jarre
Cinematography	Adam Greenberg
Editing by	Walter Murch
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date(s)	July 13, 1990
Running time	128 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	~$22,000,000
IMDb profile

Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, in one of the most famous scenes from the movie

Ghost is a 1990 romantic drama-fantasy-thriller film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn and Whoopi Goldberg, written by Bruce Joel Rubin and directed by Jerry Zucker. It was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning for Best Original Screenplay, as well as Best Supporting Actress for Whoopi Goldberg. Look up ghost in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (519x755, 72 KB)original movie poster source:www. ... Jerry Zucker (born March 11, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American movie director best known for his role in directing comedy spoof films. ... Bruce Joel Rubin (born March 10, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan in the United States) is a screenwriter best known for the supernatural romance, Ghost for which he won an Oscar. ... 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Cast

• Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat
• Demi Moore as Molly Jensen
• Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown
• Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner

The film also stars Rick Aviles as Willie Lopez. Stephen Root, (the Police Sergeant) and the director's mother, Charlotte Zucker, have cameo roles, as does Phil Leeds as the hospital ghost, and Vincent Schiavelli as the "Subway Ghost," one of the film's more memorable characters. Patrick Wayne Swayze (born August 18, 1952) is an American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter. ... Demi Kutcher (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11, 1962) is an American actress. ... Whoopi Goldberg (born November 13, 1955) is an American actress, comedian, radio presenter, host, and author. ... Anthony Howard Tony Goldwyn (born May 20, 1960) is an American actor and director. ... Rick Aviles, (born Richard Anthony Aviles) October 14, 1952 - March 17, 1995, was a stand-up comedian who is best remembered for the role of Willie Lopez in the movie Ghost. ... Stephen Root (born November 17, 1951 in Sarasota, Florida) is an American actor. ... Phil Leeds (6 April 1916 – 16 August 1998) is a New York City born Hollywood character actor. ... Vincent Schiavelli and his then wife Allyce Beasley (September 20, 1987) Photo by Alan Light Vincent Andrew Schiavelli (November 10, 1948 – December 26, 2005) was an American character actor noted for his work in film and television. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ...

Plot

Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) and Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) are a happy and loving couple living in New York City. The only problem in their relationship is Sam's apparent discomfort with saying "I love you" to his girlfriend, only responding to her saying it with "ditto." This bothers Molly, who feels she needs to hear him say "I love you" in return. Patrick Wayne Swayze (born August 18, 1952) is an American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter. ... Demi Kutcher (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11, 1962) is an American actress. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

One night, while walking back to their new apartment after going to the theatre, they encounter a thief named Willy Lopez (Rick Aviles). He pulls a gun, and Sam is injured. Sam chases Willy, but loses him; when he returns to Molly, he sees her cradling his own corpse, and realizes that he is now a ghost, trapped between worlds. Lights descend (presumably from Heaven) to take him away, but he flees. Rick Aviles, (born Richard Anthony Aviles) October 14, 1952 - March 17, 1995, was a stand-up comedian who is best remembered for the role of Willie Lopez in the movie Ghost. ... For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ...

Sam realizes that the robbery was planned when Willy sneaks into the house and rifles through his belongings. Sam follows Willy home and learns that his close friend and co-worker, Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn), hired Willy to rob Sam in order to get his office computer password; Carl is involved in a money laundering deal at the bank where he and Sam worked. Sam had recently changed his computer password, locking Carl out of the phony accounts where Carl had stashed the money. Sam lashes out in frustration at his supposed best friend, but realizes that, as a ghost, he can do little. Anthony Howard Tony Goldwyn (born May 20, 1960) is an American actor and director. ... Money laundering is the practice of engaging in financial transactions in order to conceal the identity, source and destination of the money in question. ...

Sam fears that Molly is in danger but is helpless, unable to communicate with her. He tracks down Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg), a con artist posing as a medium who discovers (through hearing Sam say that her business is a "crock of shit") that she really does have her family's power to hear ghosts, though she cannot see them. She eventually agrees to help Sam, but only after he tortures her by singing "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am" in a bad English accent over and over again. Whoopi Goldberg (born November 13, 1955) is an American actress, comedian, radio presenter, host, and author. ... Mediumship is a form of relationship to spirits practiced in many religions, including Spiritualism, Spiritism, Espiritismo, Candomblé, Voodoo, Kardecism, and Umbanda. ... Im Henery the Eighth, I Am or Im Henry the Eighth, I Am is a 1910 British music hall song by Fred Murray and R. P. Weston. ...

Oda Mae reluctantly calls Molly and tells her she is communicating with Sam, but Molly is understandably skeptical. Molly is convinced only when Oda Mae tells her several private things that only Sam could know, most importantly Sam's use of the word "ditto."

Sam encounters a troubled ghost (Vincent Schiavelli) haunting the Subway, who teaches him how to touch and move objects by focusing his emotions on his intended target. He also learns that Oda Mae is now being plagued by ghosts coming from as far away as New Jersey to speak to their living relatives. One briefly possesses her, but it is seen that this greatly saps a ghost's energy. He promises that she will no longer be bothered if she helps him. Vincent Schiavelli and his then wife Allyce Beasley (September 20, 1987) Photo by Alan Light Vincent Andrew Schiavelli (November 10, 1948 – December 26, 2005) was an American character actor noted for his work in film and television. ... Times Square–42nd Street station entrance The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority , an affiliate of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and also known as MTA New York City Transit. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Spiritual possession is a concept of many religions and tales, where it is believed that a demon may take temporary control of a human body, resulting in noticeable changes in behaviour. ...

Sam and Oda Mae move to thwart Carl's plan. Carl had stolen $4 million and put it in a fraudulent account. Under Sam's instructions, Oda Mae poses as 'Rita Miller' - the name on the account - to withdraw the money, and grudgingly gives the large cheque to two nuns collecting for charity. Carl panics when he realises the account has been closed, and is tormented by Sam, who behaves like a poltergeist and types the word "MURDERER" on his computer. For other uses, see Nun (disambiguation). ... For the 1982 film, see Poltergeist (film). ...

Carl traces the missing money and ends up at Molly's door, asking about Oda Mae. Molly reveals too much. Carl realizes that Sam's ghost is present and tells him he will be back to kill Molly if he doesn't get the money back. Sam runs off to warn Oda Mae, but Willy arrives soon after. Oda Mae and her sisters escape as Sam terrorizes Willy, prompting Willy to run out into the street in a panic. Willy is hit by a truck, but only realises he is dead when he sees his own corpse. As he does so, the shadows around him rise from the ground and take the shape of demons, which drag him into darkness (presumably Hell) as he screams for mercy. This article is about the theological or philosophical afterlife. ...

Molly is still unsure about Oda Mae, but she is convinced after Oda Mae slides a penny under the door and Sam uses his powers to place the penny in Molly's hand (earlier, we see that Sam and Molly save pennies "for luck"). Sam then uses Oda Mae's body to share a passionate moment with Molly, but an outraged Carl storms in and threatens to kill Molly and Oda Mae if he does not get his money. Sam is forcefully ejected from Oda Mae's body and tries to stop Carl, but, as seen before, the possession has left him drained.

Molly and Oda Mae escape to a loft above the apartment, with Carl in pursuit. He tries desperately to catch up with the women and finally gets to Oda Mae, pulling out a gun. Sam's energy is restored and he forces Carl to throw the gun away, but Carl foolishly swings a hanging hook at Sam. The hook passes through Sam's ghostly body, swings back and shatters an open window, which falls on and kills Carl while he is trying to escape. Sam expresses regret as the demons take Carl's terrified spirit away.

When Sam returns to Oda Mae and Molly, Molly can see and hear him, as he has assumed a partly visible form. After saying a final goodbye to Oda Mae, he shares a final kiss with Molly and tells her he loves her, to which she responds with "ditto." Sam then walks off into the bright light (presumably to Heaven). For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ...

Reception

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On the television program Siskel & Ebert the film received a split review, Roger Ebert gave the film a "thumbs down" rating and said the film was "unintelligent and corny" while Gene Siskel said the film was "flawed but rich and romantic" and recommended it.^[1] The film grossed over $200 million in the US,^[2] and $500 million worldwide and currently has a score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper is a movie review television program featuring film critic Roger Ebert and columnist Richard Roeper, both of the Chicago Sun-Times. ... Roger Joseph Ebert (born June 18, 1942) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American film critic. ... Eugene Gene Kal Siskel (January 26, 1946 – February 20, 1999) was one of the worlds most successful film critics. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Academy Award Honors

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Whoopi Goldberg)
• Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
• Nomination: Best Film Editing
• Nomination: Best Music, Original Score
• Nomination: Best Picture

Goldberg's character, Oda Mae Brown, was ranked 95 on the list of the best movie characters of all time by Premiere Magazine. [1] The Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role is one of the awards given to actresses working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... Whoopi Goldberg (born November 13, 1955) is an American actress, comedian, radio presenter, host, and author. ... // The Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay is the Academy Award for the best script not based upon previously published material. ... The Academy Award for Film Editing was first given for films issued in 1934. ... The Academy Award for Original Music Score is presented to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer. ... ©A.M.P.A.S.® The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to artists working in the motion picture industry. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Production

In the DVD_TV version of Ghost broadcast on AMC, it was revealed that writer Bruce Joel Rubin was heartbroken when he heard that Jerry Zucker, who made his career in comedy and movie spoofs, was hired to direct the film because he was afraid Zucker wouldn't take it seriously. AMC was originally a basic cable channel that aired classic movies, largely pre-1950s, in a commercial-free, generally unedited format. ...

Casting

Several actors including Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Kevin Bacon, Bruce Willis (who, at the time, was married to already-cast star Demi Moore), Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin turned down the role of Sam. Paul Hogan was also among the long list of actors to decline the lead role. Paul Hogan instead made Almost an Angel. Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956[1]) is an American two-time Academy Award-winning film actor, Emmy-winning director, voice-over artist, writer, and movie producer. ... Tom Cruise (born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962) is an Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe Award-winning American actor and film producer. ... Kevin Norwood Bacon[1] (born July 8, 1958) is an American film and theater actor who has starred in Footloose, Animal House, Stir of Echoes, Wild Things, JFK, and Apollo 13, among many others. ... Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany) is an American actor and singer. ... Demi Kutcher (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11, 1962) is an American actress. ... For the silent film actor, see Harrison Ford (silent film actor). ... Alexander Rae Alec Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated, and Golden Globe Award-winning, American actor. ... For other persons named Paul Hogan, see Paul Hogan (disambiguation). ... Almost an Angel is a 1990 comedy film directed by John Cornell and starring Paul Hogan. ...

Nicole Kidman and Madonna auditioned for the role of Molly but were both rejected. Molly Ringwald auditioned and won the role but turned it down at her agent's request, a decision she has since regretted. Meg Ryan also turned down the role. According to the "Remembering the Magic" featurette on the DVD, Tina Turner was originally cast in the role of Oda Mae. Nicole Mary Kidman (born June 20, 1967) is an Academy Award-winning Australian [1] actress. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ... Molly Kathleen Ringwald (born February 18, 1968) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. ... Meg Ryan (born November 19, 1961) is an American actress who specializes in romantic comedies but has also worked in other film genres. ... Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock) November 26, 1939) is an 11 time Grammy Award-winning (sharing three), American Singer, Dancer, Record Producer, Executive Producer, Film Producer, Actress, Writer, Performer, Songwriter, Author and occasional Painter whose career has spanned from 1956 to present. ...

Cultural significance

• Patrick Swayze's name has become a common reference in hip-hop lyrics as a result of this movie. "With the toast I turn niggas ghost, like Swayze." Young Miles

• Swayze's name was also used in an episode of Supernatural; when Dean Winchester has an out of body experience, he smashes a glass to get the attention of his brother and father, to whom he is invisible, after which he says, "Dude, I full-on Swayzed that mother!"

• When Patrick Swayze hosted Saturday Night Live, he plays Sam Wheat in a sketch parodying the movie in which he tries to communicate with Molly, played by Victoria Jackson; but is put off by her disgusting habits (since she thinks she is alone). When "Oda Mae" (Chris Rock) arrives, he tells her "[she's] a pig. I'm hauling my ass up to Heaven."

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The pottery scene

The film's iconic love scene, where Sam helps Molly on a potter's wheel and begins kissing her as "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers plays, has been parodied in several formats: Classic potters kick-wheel at Erfurt, Germany The potters wheel is a machine used in the shaping of round ceramic wares. ... Unchained Melody is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. ... The Righteous Brothers The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. ...

• In the Family Guy episode "The Story on Page One," there is a scene in which Peter, in a flashback, is a ghostbuster who interrupts the potter's wheel scene in the movie by sucking up Sam (Patrick Swayze) (though Sam was actually alive during the scene). He then says to Molly (Demi Moore), "That'll be $27.50."
• An episode of Blue Collar TV, it featured Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Jeff Foxworthy going to a pottery store. While molding a pot, Engvall does the famous gesture behind Foxworthy. Foxworthy remarks, "Bill, this isn't Ghost."
• A popular television commercial for the Ford Fiesta depicts two German engineers moulding a car out of clay and getting caught up in the moment, as "Unchained Melody" plays in the background.
• Other films that have parodied the potter's wheel scene include: The Big Hit, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, Chappelle's show and the Futurama episode "Bendless Love". The Naked Gun 2½ parody is particularly apt because Jerry Zucker directed Ghost and was heavily involved in the production of all three Naked Gun movies, mostly as a writer. It has also appeared in the anime School Rumble, and the Japanese dorama series Densha Otoko.

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Notes

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External links

• Ghost at the Internet Movie Database
• Boxoffice information
• Complete list of actors who were considered for roles

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