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Release Date:
Friday, February 19, 2010 New York / Los Angeles
language, brief nudity/sexuality, some violence and a drug reference
Plot: What's the story about?
"The Ghost Writer" tells the story of a former British Prime Minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), who is holed up on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. in midwinter, writing his memoirs. When his long-standing aide drowns, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is sent out to help him finish the book. The anonymous ghost writer is quickly drawn into a political and sexual intrigue involving Lang’s wife, Ruth (Olivia Williams) and his aide (Kim Cattrall). Hanging over Lang is the threat of a war crimes trial and a mysterious secret from his past that threatens to jeopardize international relations. The film is based on the Robert Harris novel "The Ghost."
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Who stars in The Ghost Writer: Cast List
The Choice, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Gigi & Nate, The Whole Truth
X-Men 3: The Last Stand, The Sixth Sense
November Man, The King's Daughter
Crossroads, About My Father
Mother Couch , Bleeding Love
The Last Mimzy, Beautiful Boy
Who's making The Ghost Writer: Crew List
A look at the The Ghost Writer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roman Polanski last directed Venus in Fur and Carnage. The film's writer Robert Harris last wrote D.
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Screenwriters
Producers
Robert BenmussaAlain Sarde
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Production: What we know about The Ghost Writer?
Key Facts
- Based on a book by Robert Harris.
Filming Timeline
- 2010 - January: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2009 - November: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2009 - January: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
The Ghost Writer Release Date: When was the film released?
The Ghost Writer was a New York / Los Angeles release in 2010 on Friday, February 19, 2010 in around 4 theaters. There were 2 other movies released on the same date, including Shutter Island and The Good Guy.
The Ghost Writer DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Ghost Writer was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 .