The Ghost Writer(2010)
“Read between the lies.”
Overview
A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.
Director
Roman Polanski
Studio
R.P. Productions
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$60M
Cast
Ewan McGregor
as The Ghost
Pierce Brosnan
as Adam Lang
Kim Cattrall
as Amelia Bly
Olivia Williams
as Ruth Lang
Tom Wilkinson
as Paul Emmett
Timothy Hutton
as Sidney Kroll
Jon Bernthal
as Rick Ricardelli
Tim Preece
as Roy
Robert Pugh
as Richard Rycart
David Rintoul
as Stranger
Eli Wallach
as Old man
Jim Belushi
as John Maddox
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$60M
Production Companies
R.P. Productions • France 2 Cinéma • Runteam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ghost Writer?▼
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What is The Ghost Writer about?▼
A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.
Who directed The Ghost Writer?▼
The Ghost Writer was directed by Roman Polanski and released in 2010. It is a thriller, mystery film.
How long is The Ghost Writer?▼
The Ghost Writer has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in The Ghost Writer?▼
The cast of The Ghost Writer includes Ewan McGregor as The Ghost, Pierce Brosnan as Adam Lang, Kim Cattrall as Amelia Bly, Olivia Williams as Ruth Lang, Tom Wilkinson as Paul Emmett and more.
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