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Programme Information

Adaptation of the Oscar Wilde story in which an American family move into a grand English estate. Teenager Ginny discovers that former owner Sir Simon de Canterville is still around after 400 years, but as he's a decent fellow, she helps to lift the curse that keeps him there.

Keywords:

Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Family, Supernatural, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1996) (Made for TV) (4 Star)

Cast:

Patrick Stewart	.... Sir Simon de Canterville
Neve Campbell	.... Virginia 'Ginny' Otis
Joan Sims	.... Mrs. Umney
Donald Sinden	.... Mr. Umney
Cherie Lunghi	.... Lucille Otis
Edward Wiley	.... Hiram Otis
Leslie Phillips	.... George Lord Canterville

Supporting Cast:

Daniel Betts	.... Francis Duke of Cheshire
Ciarán Fitzgerald	.... Adam Otis
Raymond Pickard	.... Washington Otis

Directors:

Sydney Macartney

Writers:

Oscar Wilde
Robert Benedetti