Ghostbusters (1984)
They're here to save the world.
After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
Director: Ivan Reitman
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: June 8, 1984
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
Screenplay
- Dan Aykroyd (Screenplay)
- Harold Ramis (Screenplay)
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: László Kovács
Editing: David E. Blewitt, Sheldon Kahn
Production: Columbia Pictures, Delphi Films, Black Rhino Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $297M
Original Language: en
Themes
Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Revenge from the Spirit World
Keywords
new york city, environmental protection agency, library, supernatural, paranormal phenomena, loser, slime, gatekeeper, nerd, giant monster, haunting, hybrid, possession, mythology, horror spoof
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghostbusters about?
- After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
- Who directed Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman.
- Who stars in Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts.
- How long is Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters had a budget of $30M.
- How much did Ghostbusters gross?
- Ghostbusters grossed $297M worldwide.
- Where was Ghostbusters produced?
- Ghostbusters was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ghostbusters?
- The themes of Ghostbusters include: Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Revenge from the Spirit World.