The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
"G-G-GUARANTEED! YOU'LL BE SCARED UNTIL YOU LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY!"
Originally released in 1966. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is a comedy/family film. directed by Alan Rafkin.
Starring Don Knotts, Joan Staley, and Liam Redmond
Synopsis
Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (98 votes)
Budget
$700K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Don Knotts
as Luther Heggs
Joan Staley
as Alma Parker
Liam Redmond
as Kelsey
Dick Sargent
as George Beckett
Skip Homeier
as Ollie Weaver
Reta Shaw
as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. Natalie Miller
Philip Ober
as Nicholas Simmons
Harry Hickox
as Police Chief Art Fuller
Charles Lane
as Whitlow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $700,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken about?
Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther t...
Who directed The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was directed by Alan Rafkin.
How long is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Ghost and Mr. Chicken released?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was released on January 20, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?
The main cast of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken includes Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond, Dick Sargent, Skip Homeier.