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Storyline

After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.

Released

1984-06-08
Revenue

$296,578,797
Budget

$30,000,000
Runtime

1hr 47m
Genre

Comedy, Fantasy
Status

Released
Language

English
7.8
Production

Columbia Pictures, Delphi Films, Black Rhino Productions

Crew

Ivan Reitman

Director

Dan Aykroyd

Screenplay

Ivan Reitman

Producer

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Cast

Bill Murray

Peter Venkman

Dan Aykroyd

Ray Stantz

Sigourney Weaver

Dana Barrett

Harold Ramis

Egon Spengler

Rick Moranis

Louis Tully

Annie Potts

Janine Melnitz

William Atherton

Walter Peck

Ernie Hudson

Winston Zeddemore

Slavitza Jovan

Gozer

David Margulies

Mayor

Steven Tash

Male Student

Jennifer Runyon

Female Student

Michael Ensign

Hotel Manager

Alice Drummond

Librarian

Jordan Charney

Dean Yager

Timothy Carhart

Violinist

John Rothman

Library Administrator

Tom McDermott

Archbishop

Roger Grimsby

Larry King

Joe Franklin

Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem (voice)

John Ring

Fire Commissioner

Norman Matlock

Police Commissioner

Joe Cirillo

Police Captain

Joe Schmieg

Police Seargeant

Reginald VelJohnson

Jail Guard

Rhoda Gemignani

Real Estate Woman

Murray Rubin

Man at Elevator

Larry Dilg

Con Edison Man

Danny Stone

Coachman

Patty Freedman

Woman at Party

Jean Kasem

Tall Woman at Party

Lenny Del Genio

Doorman

Frances E. Nealy

Chambermaid

Sam Moses

Hot Dog Vendor

Christopher Wynkoop

TV Reporter

Winston May

Businessman in Cab

Tommy Hollis

Mayor's Aide

Eda Reiss Merin

Louis's Neighbor

Ric Mancini

Policeman at Apartment

Kathryn Janssen

Mrs. Van Hoffman

Stanley Grover

Reporter

Carol Ann Henry

Reporter

James Hardie

Reporter

Frantz Turner

Reporter

Nancy Kelly

Reporter

Paul Trafas

Ted Fleming

Cheryl Birchenfield

Annette Fleming

Ruth Oliver

Library Ghost

Kymberly Herrin

Dream Ghost

Billy Bryan

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (uncredited)

Matteo Cafiso

Boy at Hot Dog Stand (uncredited)

Frankie Como

T-Shirt Vendor (uncredited)

Peter Costanza

Man Fleeing Marshmallow Man (uncredited)

John De Bello

Patrolman Matthews (uncredited)

Paddi Edwards

Gozer (voice) (uncredited)

Eldo Ray Estes

Redheaded Man (uncredited)

Brute Force

Hare Krishna acolyte (uncredited)

Debbie Gibson

Birthday Girl in Tavern on the Green (uncredited)

Willow Hale

Student at Columbia University (uncredited)

Jon Hayden

Library Patron (uncredited)

Ron Jeremy

Man Behind Barricade (uncredited)

Joseph Marzano

Man in Taxi (uncredited)

Joe Medjuck

Man at Library (uncredited)

Danny Nero

Reporter (uncredited)

Frank Patton III

City Hall Cop (uncredited)

Harrison Ray

Terror Dog (uncredited)

Ivan Reitman

Zuul / Slimer (voice) (uncredited)

Frank Rivers

Prisoner (uncredited)

Mario Todisco

Prisoner (uncredited)

Bill Walton

Bill Walton (uncredited)

Mark Bryan Wilson

Slimer (uncredited)

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Reviews for Ghostbusters

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2015-05-17

They came, they saw, they briefly conquered the 80s. A trio of misfit parapsychologists set up business as Ghostbusters. Ideal really bec... read more

They came, they saw, they briefly conquered the 80s. A trio of misfit parapsychologists set up business as Ghostbusters. Ideal really because although slow at first, their business starts to boom as New York comes under threat from a supernatural force. Dan Aykroyd had this idea about space Ghostbusters in the future and the plan was to have himself and fellow Blues Brother, John Belushi, star in it. Pitching it to producer and director Ivan Reitman saw the basic concept retained but eventually it became what we now know as Ghostbusters. Co-written with Harold Ramis (also a co-star), Aykroyd's genesis turned not only into a "monster" smash hit at the box office, but also into a pop-cultural "phenomenon". In fact it actually is nice to re-visit the film these days without the public euphoria that swamped the movie for what seemed like a decade. T-shirts with the Ghostbusters logo on were everywhere, a telephone number if you rang it would have the Busters on answer phone, whilst the title song from Ray Parker Jr could be heard on the hour every hour on the radio. Even the catch phrase of "who ya gonna call?" was being used by the young, the old and the restless. Marketing genius or cynical tactics covering a sub-standard film? Well ultimately the film is really rather ace, it has some problems for sure (the effects were bad back then, never mind now and Ernie Hudson is a token addition to the team) but it's razor sharp with its wit and has a mass appeal to people of all ages. It's a basic odd ball's to the rescue plot, but the differing characterisations and comedy lift it considerably higher than similarly themed films that had come prior to it. That it boasts a bigger budget and Bill Murray of course helps the cause. Murray was brought in after Belushi had left the mortal coil, and promptly owns the film. His Dr. Venkman is a fusion of sarcasm, biting one liners and sees science as a way of getting girls. All of which blends mirthfully with the polar opposites that are Aykroyd's Stanz and Ramis' Spengler. Sigourney Weaver lights up the screen as the soon to be possessed, and chased by Venkmen, Dana Barrett and Rick Moranis does meek goof-ball supreme as Louis Tully. There's also value to be found in the script courtesy of some political nudging as the mayor is aware of vote power, while the human element badness and cynicism comes from William Atherton's (suitably weasel like) stiff suit Walter Peck. Given its success (it made a worldwide profit of almost $262 million) a sequel was inevitable. Amiable enough as it was, it was a pale shadow of the first film and even recycled the ending. So stick with this bad boy then, a fun film for all that serves as a reminder of when the world went Ghostbusters barmy. 8/10

A Review by Peter89Spencer 9

Written by Peter89Spencer on 2020-10-27

It was luck that I had this film and the sequel on my NowTV. I watched this in the afternoon and it brings me back fond memories. Not too ... read more

A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-14

Like my review of Footloose, this is a classic, everyone has seen it, everyone loves it. It's one of those movies that came from your childh... read more

A Review by Ahmetaslan27 5

Written by Ahmetaslan27 on 2023-02-05

Probably since my childhood days I was fond of this movie, but now it is not impressive anymore. However, the music and sound clips were imp... read more

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A Review by John Chard

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2015-05-17

A Review by Peter89Spencer 9

Written by Peter89Spencer on 2020-10-27

It was luck that I had this film and the sequel on my NowTV. I watched this in the afternoon and it brings me back fond memories. Not too scary but suitable for the spooky month. Who ya gonna cal...

A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-14

Like my review of Footloose, this is a classic, everyone has seen it, everyone loves it. It's one of those movies that came from your childhood and lasts well into the adult manboy years. So, we're...

A Review by Ahmetaslan27 5

Written by Ahmetaslan27 on 2023-02-05

Probably since my childhood days I was fond of this movie, but now it is not impressive anymore. However, the music and sound clips were impressive...