Ghost Movie Review 1990

Zucker, known for overboard comedies like "Airplane!" and "Ruthless People," changed tack and directed this undemanding romantic thriller, which was the surprising top grosser of 1990. Murdered investment consultant Sam Wheast (Swayze) attempts (from somewhere near the hereafter) to protect his lover, Molly (Moore), from imminent danger when he learns he was the victim of a hit gone afoul. Goldberg is medium Oda Mae Brown, who suddenly discovers that the powers she's been faking are real. A winning blend of action, special effects (from Industrial Light and Magic) and romance.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 127 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, New York, New York, Psychic Abilities, Heaven Sent, Obsessive Love, Tearjerkers, Top Grossing Films of 1990, Death & the Afterlife, Highest Grossing Films of All Time, Ghosts, Ghouls, & Goblins

Screenplay

Bruce Joel Rubin

Cast

Stephen (Steve) Root, Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, Rick Aviles, Vincent Schiavelli, Gail Boggs, Armelia McQueen, Phil Leeds

Cinematography

Adam Greenberg

Director

Jerry Zucker

Music

Maurice Jarre

Other

Walter Murch

Producer

Jr. Howard W. Koch, Paramount Pictures

Awards

Oscars 1990: Orig. Screenplay, Support. Actress (Goldberg); British Acad. 1990: Support. Actress (Goldberg); Golden Globes 1991: Support. Actress (Goldberg).