A Ghost of a Chance

A Ghost of a Chance

A Ghost of a Chance

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A Ghost of a Chance

1967

0h 50m

6.7(3 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

Three children try to fight against the destruction of a local historic landmark. They are helped by a group of friendly ghosts.

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13 members

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Jimmy Edwards

Sir Jocelyn

Jimmy Edwards

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Patricia Hayes

Miss Woollie

Patricia Hayes

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Graham Stark

Thomas Dogood

Graham Stark

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Bernard Cribbins

Ron

Bernard Cribbins

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Ronnie Barker

Mr. Prendergast

Ronnie Barker

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John Bluthal

Mayor's Assistant

John Bluthal

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Terry Scott

Mr. Perry

Terry Scott

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Stephen Brown

Mike

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Mark Ward

John

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Cheryl Vidgen

Jane

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Jerold Wells

Ball and Chain Man

Jerold Wells

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Roy Evans

Driver

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Norman Pitt

Mayor

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