The Headless Ghost (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1959, The Headless Ghost is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Peter Graham Scott, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Three teenagers encounter a ghost who is in limbo until he retrieves his lost head. They do their parts to help him find it.
Who’s in it. The Headless Ghost stars Richard Lyon as Bill, Liliane Sottane as Ingrid Joervets, Jack Allen as The Live Earl of Ambrose and Clive Revill as The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, The Headless Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Headless Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Headless Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Headless Ghost (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Headless Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Headless Ghost worth watching?
- The Headless Ghost holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Headless Ghost?
- The Headless Ghost stars Richard Lyon, Liliane Sottane, Jack Allen, Clive Revill and John Stacy.
- When was The Headless Ghost released?
- The Headless Ghost was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.