The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) movie poster

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)

"G-G-GUARANTEED! YOU'LL BE SCARED UNTIL YOU LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY!"
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๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 67% (RT: 67%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Alan Rafkin
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (97 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Cast
Don Knotts as Luther Heggs
Joan Staley as Alma Parker
Liam Redmond as Kelsey
Dick Sargent as George Beckett
Skip Homeier as Ollie Weaver
Reta Shaw as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell
Lurene Tuttle as Mrs. Natalie Miller
Philip Ober as Nicholas Simmons
Overview
Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is a 1966 comedy, family, mystery film directed by Alan Rafkin. Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier.

After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel. The film has been rated by 97 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Ghost and Mr.

Chicken delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Ghost and Mr.

Chicken (1966) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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