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Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997)

PG · 1997-09-09 · 1h 30m · EN
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It's a whole new scream!

A prequel to the first animated/live-action Casper feature, Casper: A Spirited Beginning introduces the friendliest ghost you'll ever know and explains how Casper met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor. After being stranded, Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost

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Sean McNamaraDirector

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Lori LoughlinLori LoughlinSheila FistergraffSteve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergTim CarsonRodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldJohnny HuntMichael McKeanMichael McKeanBill CaseBrendon Ryan BarrettBrendon Ryan BarrettChris CarsonRichard MollRichard MollPrincipal RabieJames Earl JonesJames Earl JonesKibosh (voice)Sherman HemsleySherman HemsleyGrocerDebi MazarDebi MazarAngie LyonsCasper Van DienCasper Van DienBystanderShannon ChandlerShannon ChandlerJenniferSteven HartmanSteven HartmanBrock Lee

Keywords

Father son relationshipGhostSingle fatherFish out of waterWorkaholicTeacher student relationship

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · AdventureTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · Ghost · Single FatherDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference5034

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Frequently asked questions about Casper: A Spirited Beginning

What is Casper: A Spirited Beginning about?

A prequel to the first animated/live-action Casper feature, Casper: A Spirited Beginning introduces the friendliest ghost you'll ever know and explains how Casper met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor. After being stranded, Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost

How long is Casper: A Spirited Beginning?

Casper: A Spirited Beginning has a runtime of 90 minutes.