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Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   20,176 votes
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Director:
David Koepp
Writers (WGA):
David Koepp (written by) &
John Kamps (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
19 September 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Romance more
Tagline:
He sees dead people... and they annoy him.
Plot:
Bertram Pincus, is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 2 nominations more
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(227 articles)
Casting Tidbits: Owen Wilson, Emma Stone, Jim Gaffigan & More
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Ricky Gervais to host Golden Globes
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User Comments:
Death Becomes Him more (121 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Greg Kinnear ... Frank Herlihy

Jordan Carlos ... Young Husband
Dequina Moore ... Young Wife
Joseph Badalucco Jr. ... Accident Bystander #1 (as Joe Badalucco)

Brian Hutchison ... Accident Bystander #2
Tyree Michael Simpson ... Sneezy Cop (as Tyre Simpson)
Julia K. Murney ... Sneezy Lady

Ricky Gervais ... Bertram Pincus D.D.S.

Claire Lautier ... Upper East Side Lady

Aasif Mandvi ... Dr. Prashar

Bridget Moloney ... Receptionist

Raymond J. Lee ... Greenpeace Guy (as Raymond Lee)
Joey Mazzarino ... Food Delivery Guy
Brad Oscar ... Day Doorman
Kathleen Landis ... Resident
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some strong language, sexual humor and drug references.
Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Company:
DreamWorks SKG more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Dr. Bertrand Pincus is named after the inventor of dental veneers, Dr. Charles Pincus. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Richard came, unscheduled, to Dr. Pincus' office at the end of a day, Dr. Pincus started to examine the bothersome tooth Richard indicated. Dr. Pincus did not first put on gloves before picking up the mirror or explorer and looking in Richard's mouth. more
Quotes:
Bertram Pincus: All work and no play makes Jack- a vital member of society. more
Movie Connections:
References The Shining (1980) more
Soundtrack:
Please Be Patient With Me more

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113 out of 131 people found the following comment useful.
Death Becomes Him, 20 September 2008
8/10
Author: maureenmcqueen from United States

A true delight. Ghost Town is David Koepp's most original script since Death Becomes Her and Death Becomes Her is one of my favorite comedies of all time. Daring, hilarious and elegant. Ghost Town is set in a more recognizable world, recognizable from many different angles, at times it feels we've seen all this before but what sets it apart is its heart. There is real heart here and a real intention. Ricky Gervais is fantastic as the "no people person" his unlikeable persona becomes the most likable aspect of the movie. I was taken by Gervais's predicament and I was never allowed to slip away. I was entertained and delighted throughout. 8/10

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