Who Starred in Ghost?
The 1990 American supernatural romantic film Ghost was a critical and commercial success, earning over $505 million worldwide. The movie, directed by Jerry Zucker and starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rick Moranis, tells the story of a man who dies and returns as a ghost to protect his fiancée, who is engaged to be married.
The Cast of Ghost
The main cast of Ghost includes:
- Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat: The main protagonist of the movie, Sam is a young lawyer who dies in a car accident and returns as a ghost to protect his fiancée, Missi (Demi Moore).
- Demi Moore as Missi Wheat: Sam’s fiancée, Missi, is a high school principal who is engaged to be married. After Sam’s death, she becomes increasingly isolated and loses her will to live.
- Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown: A psychic medium who helps Sam to communicate with Missi and to uncover the truth about his death.
- Rick Moranis as Laurie (Missi’s brother): Missi’s brother, Laurie, is a comedy writer who is helping Missi to cope with her grief.
- Ione Skye as Dolores Winfield: A young woman who becomes involved with Sam and Missi.
The Plot of Ghost
The movie begins with Sam’s death in a car accident, which occurs during a speed limit sign change. As Sam tries to move on to the afterlife, he becomes stuck in the physical world, unable to find peace. The police department’s chief of police, Martin (Rick Moranis), is also involved in Sam’s death, and as a result, Sam is given a rare chance to return as a ghost to protect Missi, who is engaged to be married.
Sam’s plan is to be with Missi and to stay away from the police department, but as he tries to find a way to be with her, he becomes more and more entangled in the case of the police chief’s murder. Oda Mae (Whoopi Goldberg) appears in Sam’s dreams and becomes his guide and advisor as he tries to uncover the truth about his death.
Significant Cast Members
- Patrick Swayze: Swayze was a renowned dancer and actor before his death from drowning and a heart attack. Ghost marked one of his last major film roles.
- Demi Moore: Moore was a talented actress before her death by suicide. Ghost helped to revitalize her career and cement her status as a leading lady in Hollywood.
- Whoopi Goldberg: Goldberg was a popular actress and comedian before her breakthrough as a sitcom actress. Ghost helped to establish her as a versatile and talented actress.
- Rick Moranis: Moranis was a comedian and actor before his death from a gastrointestinal bleeding. Ghost marked one of his final film roles.
Trivia and Facts
- Ghost was filmed in just three months, from April 1989 to July 1989.
- Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore were romantic partners from 1987 to 1991.
- Ghost was the first major motion picture to use bullet-time effects, which were invented by Steven Spielberg.
- Whoopi Goldberg was one of the first African American women to earn a comedy Central offer from Walter Matthau, who was an American comedian and actor.
- Rick Moranis was a beginner in film, having appeared in Disney’s Commercial Break (1981) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), a comedy opposite Robin Williams.
Conclusion
Ghost is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. With its strong performances, engaging plot, and memorable music, Ghost is a movie that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Patrick Swayze’s dramatic performance as Sam Wheat has become iconic, and Demi Moore‘s charming portrayal of Missi Wheat has made her a beloved actress. Whoopi Goldberg’s playful and mischievous performance as Oda Mae Brown adds a fun and energetic element to the movie.