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Ghost Busters (1984)
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The often dazzling, special effects-driven slapstick tends to overshadow the fact that there are some slyer, more sophisticated laughs on offer in this blockbusting family comedy. Bill Murray is terrifically deadpan and sleazy as the dubious leader of a company of ghost busters (writers Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, plus Ernie Hudson) who are called into action when ancient spirits are let loose in New York. Sigourney Weaver shows an admirably light touch as a possessed cellist, and Rick Moranis also scores in his breakthrough movie. Director Ivan Reitman stages some spectacular set pieces, including an enjoyably daft finale with a giant marshmallow man. The concept was so successful that the film spawned a cartoon series, and almost the entire team reunited for a sequel. JF
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Running time
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105min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Supernatural Comedy
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Alternate title
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Ghost Busters
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
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Theatrical distributor
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Columbia-Emi-Warner Dists Ltd
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UK cinema certificate
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PG
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