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The Spirit Is Willing
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The Spirit Is Willing

1967-07-07 · 100 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Horror

When Ben and Kate Powell rent a haunted New England house by the sea, their son Steve gets blamed for the destruction caused by three unruly ghosts.

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Directors
William Castle
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sid CaesarSid CaesarBen Powell
Vera MilesVera MilesKate Powell
Barry GordonBarry GordonSteve Powell
John McGiverJohn McGiverUncle George
Cass DaleyCass DaleyFelicity Twitchell
Ricky CordellMiles Thorpe
Mary WickesMary WickesGloria Tritt
Jesse WhiteJesse WhiteFess Dorple
Robert DonnerRobert DonnerEbenezer Twitchell
Nestor PaivaNestor PaivaFelicity's Father
Doodles WeaverDoodles WeaverBooper Mellish
Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenMother
Jill TownsendJill TownsendJenny / Priscilla Weems / Carol Weems
John AstinJohn AstinDr. Frieden
Harvey LembeckHarvey LembeckCapt. Pederson
William CastleWilliam CastleMr. Hymer
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerDrug Store Owner

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