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Ghosts Can't Do It 1989

“Only her desire can make him rise again”

Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
John Derek
Networks
Triumph Films, Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
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★ TMDB users: 2.7/10 from 44 votes R RomanceFantasyComedy Released
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What is Ghosts Can't Do It?

Topic: Film "Ghosts Can't Do It" (1989). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.

Type
Film
Year
1989
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Oct 17, 1989
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Triumph Films, Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant
Revenue
$25,000
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 2.7/10 from 44 votes
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Triumph Films, Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant
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Topic: Film "Ghosts Can't Do It" (1989).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, asterisks, headings, or bullet points.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must NOT contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
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Title: Ghosts Can't Do It.
Year: 1989.
Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy (Romantic fantasy comedy).
Director/Writer: John Derek (last film written and directed by him).
Cast: Bo Derek, Anthony Quinn, Julie Newmar, Leo Damian.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date: 06/07/1990.
Plot: Elderly Scott kills himself after a heart attack wrecks his body. He returns as a ghost. He convinces his wife (Kate/Katie) to pick and kill a young man so he can possess the body and be with her again.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Ghosts Can't Do It is a 1989 romantic fantasy comedy film. It was the final film written and directed by John Derek. The movie stars Bo Derek and Anthony Quinn, with Julie Newmar

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Is Ghosts Can't Do It worth watching?

Ghosts Can't Do It holds a community rating of 2.7/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Ghosts Can't Do It and when was it released?

Ghosts Can't Do It is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

Who directed Ghosts Can't Do It?

Ghosts Can't Do It was directed by John Derek.

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