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Ghostbusters

They're here to save the world.

1984105 minutesComedy and FantasyDirected by Ivan Reitman
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About the film

Ghostbusters at a glance.

Screen Path places this 1984 film at stop 427 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.

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.

Principal cast

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis

Key craft credits

László Kovács (director of photography), David E. Blewitt (editor), Sheldon Kahn (editor), Elmer Bernstein (original music composer) and Dan Aykroyd (screenplay)

Director
Ivan Reitman
Release
1984-06-08
Runtime
105 minutes
Genres
Comedy and Fantasy
Country
United States
Quiz
25 questions
The Screen Path journey

Before. After. Remember.

The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.

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Before you watch

Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.

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02

After the film

Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.

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03

Quiz yourself

Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.

25 questions in this journey

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Full cast

Full cast

  • Bill MurrayCharacter: Dr. Peter Venkman
  • Dan AykroydCharacter: Dr. Raymond Stantz
  • Harold RamisCharacter: Dr. Egon Spengler
  • Sigourney WeaverCharacter: Dana Barrett
  • Rick MoranisCharacter: Louis Tully
  • Ernie HudsonCharacter: Winston Zeddemore
  • Annie PottsCharacter: Janine Melnitz
  • William AthertonCharacter: Walter Peck
  • David MarguliesCharacter: Mayor
  • Slavitza JovanCharacter: Gozer
  • Alice DrummondCharacter: Librarian
  • Jordan CharneyCharacter: Dean Yager
Full crew

Full crew

  • Ivan ReitmanCredits: Director, Producer
  • Marvin MarchCredits: Set Decoration
  • László KovácsCredits: Director of Photography
  • David E. BlewittCredits: Editor
  • Sheldon KahnCredits: Editor
  • Theoni V. AldredgeCredits: Costume Design
  • Leonard EngelmanCredits: Makeup Artist
  • John DeCuir Jr.Credits: Art Direction
  • Harold RamisCredits: Screenplay
  • John G. WilsonCredits: Production Manager
  • Dan AykroydCredits: Screenplay
  • Bernie BrillsteinCredits: Executive Producer
  • Richmond L. AguilarCredits: Gaffer
  • Karen ReaCredits: Casting
  • Suzy BenzingerCredits: Costume Design
  • Richard EdlundCredits: Visual Effects
  • Elmer BernsteinCredits: Original Music Composer
  • Jim AupperleCredits: Visual Effects Camera
  • John DeCuirCredits: Production Design
  • Jim BullockCredits: Sound Editor
  • Bruce EricksenCredits: Costume Supervisor
  • Don S. WaldenCredits: Sound Editor
  • William L. MangerCredits: Sound Editor
  • Michael P. RedbournCredits: Sound Editor
  • Les FresholtzCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
  • John M. ColwellCredits: Sound Editor
  • Rick AlexanderCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
  • Richard BeggsCredits: Sound Designer
  • Vern PooreCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
  • George EckertCredits: Set Designer
  • Joseph HolsenCredits: Sound Editor
  • Tom McCarthy Jr.Credits: Sound Designer
  • Kate GuinzburgCredits: Production Coordinator
  • Larry HoltCredits: Stunts
  • Gary DaiglerCredits: First Assistant Director
  • Robert M. StevensCredits: Camera Operator
  • Paul MindrupCredits: Second Assistant Camera
  • Joe DayCredits: Special Effects Coordinator
  • Michael C. GrossCredits: Associate Producer
  • Chuck GasparCredits: Special Effects Supervisor
  • Trish KinneyCredits: Script Supervisor
  • Joseph E. ThiboCredits: First Assistant Camera
  • Joe MedjuckCredits: Associate Producer
  • Katterli FrauenfelderCredits: Second Assistant Director
  • Rita Grant MillerCredits: Production Coordinator
  • Colin J. CampbellCredits: Gaffer
  • Dione TaylorCredits: Hairstylist
  • Peggy ThorinCredits: Costumer
  • Jack E. AckermanCredits: Property Master
  • Gemma La ManaCredits: Still Photographer
  • Dayton AndersonCredits: Costumer
  • Gene S. CantamessaCredits: Production Sound Mixer
  • Gene KearneyCredits: Key Grip
  • John BrunoCredits: Visual Effects Art Director
  • Tom MorgaCredits: Stunt Double
  • Ray Parker, Jr.Credits: Theme Song Performance, Songs
  • Billy BryanCredits: Special Effects Technician
  • Diane WarrenCredits: Songs
  • Bill DamaschkeCredits: Producer
  • Steve JamesCredits: Stunts

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