The Ghost

The Ghost Writer

The Ghost Writer is 2010 thriller film written by Robert Harris and Roman Polanski and directed by Roman Polanski.

quick facts
Release date:February 12, 2010
Directed by:Roman Polanski
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:128 Minutes
Producer:Alain Sarde, Robert Benmussa, Roman Polanski
Editor:Hervé de Luze
Music by:Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography:Paweł Edelman
Screenplay by:Roman Polanski, Robert Harris
Estimated budget:$40,000,000
Adapted from:The Ghost
Genre:Thriller

Award-winners from The Ghost

Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams
Character:Ruth Lang
Born:July 26, 1968
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Character:The Ghost
Born:March 31, 1971

Cast of The Ghost

Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Old Man
Born:December 7, 1915
Age:96
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Paul Emmett
Born:December 12, 1948
Age:63
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Adam Lang
Born:May 16, 1953
Age:58
Jim Belushi
Jim Belushi
John Maddox
Born:June 15, 1954
Age:57
Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall
Amelia Bly
Born:August 21, 1956
Age:55
Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton
Sidney Kroll
Born:August 16, 1960
Age:51

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2010 Silver Bear for Best Director, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Film, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Director, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Actor, Ewan McGregor
2010 European Film Award for Best Screenwriter, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Composer, Alexandre Desplat
2010 European Film Award for Best Production Designer, Albrecht Konrad
2010 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, Olivia Williams
2011 César Award for Best Director, Roman Polanski
2011 César Award for Best Writing - Adaptation, Roman Polanski
2011 César Award for Best Editing, Hervé de Luze
2011 Cesar Award for Best Original Score, Alexandre Desplat
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YearAward Nomination
2010 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, Pierce Brosnan
2010 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Summit Entertainment
2010 Satellite Award for Best Director, Roman Polanski
2010 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Film, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Director, Roman Polanski
2010 European Film Award for Best Actor, Ewan McGregor
2010 European Film Award for Best Screenwriter, Robert Harris
2010 European Film Award for Best Editor, Hervé de Luze
2010 European Film Award for Best Production Designer, Albrecht Konrad
2010 European Film Award for Best Composer, Alexandre Desplat
2010 People´s Choice Award for Best European Film, Roman Polanski
2011 César Award for Best Film, Roman Polanski
2011 César Award for Best Director, Roman Polanski
2011 César Award for Best Writing - Adaptation, Robert Harris
2011 César Award for Best Cinematography, Paweł Edelman
2011 César Award for Best Editing, Hervé de Luze
2011 César Award for Best Sound, Thomas Desjonquères
2011 Cesar Award for Best Original Score, Alexandre Desplat
2011 César Award for Best Production Design, Albrecht Konrad
2011 Goya Award for Best European Film, Roman Polanski
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Film director of The Ghost

Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Born: August 18, 1933
Age: 78

Roman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, writer and actor. Having made films in Poland, Britain, France and the USA, he is considered one of the few "truly international filmmakers." Polanski's films have inspired diverse directors, including the Coen brothers, Atom Egoyan,...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Carnage 2011 Comedy
The Ghost Writer 2010 PG-13 (USA) Thriller
To Each His Own Cinema 2007 Short Film
Oliver Twist 2005 PG-13 (USA)
The Pianist 2002 R (USA)
The Ninth Gate 1999 R (USA) Thriller
Death and the Maiden 1994 R (USA) Thriller
Bitter Moon 1993 R (USA)
Frantic 1988 R (USA) Thriller
Pirates 1986 Comedy
Tess 1979 PG (USA)
The Tenant 1976 R (USA) Thriller
Chinatown 1974 R (USA) Thriller
What? 1973
Afternoon of a Champion 1972
Macbeth 1971 R (USA)
Rosemary's Baby 1968 R (USA)
The Fearless Vampire Killers 1967 Comedy
Cul-de-Sac 1966 Thriller
Repulsion 1965 Thriller
Les plus belles escroqueries du monde 1964
Knife in the Water 1962 Thriller
Mammals 1962 Short Film
Knife in the Water: Bonus Material 1962
The Fat and the Lean 1961 Short Film
When Angels Fall 1959 Short Film
The Lamp 1959 Short Film
Two Men and a Wardrobe 1958 Short Film
A Murderer 1957 Short Film
Break Up the Dance 1957 Short Film
Teeth Smile 1957 Short Film
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Music contributors for The Ghost

Alexandre Desplat
Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat is a French film composer. He has received four Academy Award nominations, five BAFTA nominations, five Golden...
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Filming locations for The Ghost

Berlin
Berlin

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Rømø
Rømø

Rømø is a Danish island in the Wadden Sea. Rømø is part of Tønder municipality. The island has 650 inhabitants as of 1 January 2011 and covers an area of 129 km². Rømø is a popular tourist spot each year, attracted by the clothing optional beaches which...
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Pellworm
Pellworm

Pellworm is one of the North Frisian Islands on the North Sea coast of Germany. It is part of the Nordfriesland district in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. Its area is 37 km², and its population is roughly 1,200. In medieval times Pellworm was a part of the larger island of...
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London
London

London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its...
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