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Casper: A Spirited Beginning
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Casper: A Spirited Beginning

1997-09-09 · 90 min · ★ 5.4

Adventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy

Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.

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Directors
Sean McNamara
Production companies
The Harvey Entertainment Company, Saban Entertainment, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,500,000

Top Cast

Steve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergTim Carson
Lori LoughlinLori LoughlinSheila Fistergraff
Rodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldMayor Hunt
Michael McKeanMichael McKeanBill Case
Brendon Ryan BarrettBrendon Ryan BarrettChris Carson
Jeremy FoleyJeremy FoleyCasper (voice)
Bill FarmerBill FarmerStinky (voice)
Jess HarnellJess HarnellFatso (voice)
Jim WardJim WardStretch (voice)
Pauly ShorePauly ShoreSnivel (voice)
James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesKibosh (voice)
Shannon ChandlerShannon ChandlerJennifer
Steven HartmanBrock Lee
Logan RobbinsDanny
D'Juan WattsLeon
Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayForeman Dave
Sherman HemsleySherman HemsleyStore Owner
Edie McClurgEdie McClurgLibrarian
Richard MollRichard MollPrincipal Rabie
Ben SteinBen SteinGrocer

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