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School Ghost (1987)

Original title: Das Schulgespenst

1987-07-03 · 1h 21m · DE
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Carola is a mischievous girl who doesn't care much for school- except for sports and recess, of course. Without her good friend Willi to keep her on the straight and narrow, she would really be in trouble. One day at school, Carola has an idea. She invents what she calls "International Ghosts' Day" and a ghost named "Buh" to go with it. When Buh turns out to be less-than-imaginary the two decide to switch places, with Buh taking on all the schoolwork, and Carola taking the opportunity to play practical jokes on all her friends...

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Rolf LosanskyDirector, WriterPeter AbrahamWriter
Budget
$850K
Box office
$150K

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Nicole LichtenheldtNicole LichtenheldtCarola HuflattichRicardo RothRicardo RothWilli NeuenhagenKarin DüwelKarin DüwelLehrerin ProhaskaBarbara DittusBarbara DittusMutter HuflattichDietmar Richter-ReinickDietmar Richter-ReinickVater HuflattichRolf LudwigRolf LudwigWalfriede SchmittWalfriede SchmittGünter SchubertGünter SchubertJörg PankninJörg PankninCarl Heinz ChoynskiCarl Heinz ChoynskiEvamaria BathEvamaria BathGertraud KreissigGertraud Kreissig

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference437009Actor preference439214 · 380941 · 404942

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What is School Ghost about?

Carola is a mischievous girl who doesn't care much for school- except for sports and recess, of course. Without her good friend Willi to keep her on the straight and narrow, she would really be in trouble. One day at school, Carola has an idea. She invents what she calls "International Ghosts' Day" and a ghost named "Buh" to go with it. When Buh turns out to be less-than-imaginary the two decide to switch places, with Buh taking on all the schoolwork, and Carola taking the opportunity to play practical jokes on all her friends...

How long is School Ghost?

School Ghost has a runtime of 81 minutes.