The Ghost Breakers
“When the Ghost WALKS... They RUN!”
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
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|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | FlixFling | FlixFling |
About The Ghost Breakers
The Ghost Breakers is a 1940 English-language comedy, horror and mystery film directed by George Marshall. The cast is led by Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling.
The Ghost Breakers was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 21, 1940, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- George Marshall
- Writers
- Walter DeLeon
- Release date
- June 21, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Ghost Breakers cast & crew
The Ghost Breakers was directed by George Marshall and written by Walter DeLeon.
The cast features Bob Hope as Larry Lawrence, Paulette Goddard as Mary Carter, Richard Carlson as Geoff Montgomery, Paul Lukas as Parada, Anthony Quinn as Ramon Mederes / Francisco Mederes, and Willie Best as Alex.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernst Toch, cinematography is by Charles Lang, and it was produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
Is The Ghost Breakers worth watching?
The Ghost Breakers holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 83 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, horror, and mystery, The Ghost Breakers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ghost Breakers
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Cast of The Ghost Breakers
Bob Hope
Larry Lawrence
Paulette Goddard
Mary Carter
Richard Carlson
Geoff Montgomery
Paul Lukas
Parada
Anthony Quinn
Ramon Mederes / Francisco Mederes
Willie Best
Alex
Pedro de Cordoba
Havez (as Pedro De Cordoba)
Virginia Brissac
Mother Zombie
Noble Johnson
The Zombie
Tom Dugan
Raspy Kelly
Paul Fix
Frenchy Duval
Lloyd Corrigan
Martin
The Ghost Breakers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ghost Breakers in United States?
The Ghost Breakers is streaming on FlixFling in United States.
▸Is The Ghost Breakers on FlixFling?
Yes — The Ghost Breakers is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is The Ghost Breakers in?
The Ghost Breakers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ghost Breakers?
The Ghost Breakers runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Ghost Breakers rated?
The Ghost Breakers is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 83 ratings.
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