High Spirits(1988)
“He's an American. She's a ghost. Vacation romances are always a hassle.”
Overview
When a hotelier attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that falsely portrays the property as haunted, two actual ghosts show up and end up falling for two guests.
Director
Neil Jordan
Studio
Palace Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Peter O'Toole
as Peter Plunkett
Daryl Hannah
as Mary Plunkett
Steve Guttenberg
as Jack Crawford
Beverly D'Angelo
as Sharon Brogan Crawford
Jennifer Tilly
as Miranda
Liam Neeson
as Martin Brogan
Peter Gallagher
as Brother Tony
Martin Ferrero
as Malcolm
Donal McCann
as Eamon
Liz Smith
as Mrs. Plunkett
Mary Coughlan
as Katie
Tom Hickey
as Sampson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Palace Pictures • Vision PDG • Spelling Films International
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Spirits?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for High Spirits (1988).
What is High Spirits about?▼
When a hotelier attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that falsely portrays the property as haunted, two actual ghosts show up and end up falling for two guests.
Who directed High Spirits?▼
High Spirits was directed by Neil Jordan and released in 1988. It is a fantasy, comedy, horror film.
How long is High Spirits?▼
High Spirits has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in High Spirits?▼
The cast of High Spirits includes Peter O'Toole as Peter Plunkett, Daryl Hannah as Mary Plunkett, Steve Guttenberg as Jack Crawford, Beverly D'Angelo as Sharon Brogan Crawford, Jennifer Tilly as Miranda and more.
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