Casper: A Spirited Beginning(1997)
It's a whole new scream!
Synopsis
Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.
Directed by Sean McNamara
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Cast
Steve Guttenberg
Tim Carson
Lori Loughlin
Sheila Fistergraff
Rodney Dangerfield
Mayor Hunt
Michael McKean
Bill Case
Brendon Ryan Barrett
Chris Carson
Jeremy Foley
Casper (voice)
Bill Farmer
Stinky (voice)
Jess Harnell
Fatso (voice)
Jim Ward
Stretch (voice)
Pauly Shore
Snivel (voice)
James Earl Jones
Kibosh (voice)
Shannon Chandler
Jennifer
Steven Hartman
Brock Lee
Logan Robbins
Danny
D'Juan Watts
Leon
Brian Doyle-Murray
Foreman Dave
Sherman Hemsley
Store Owner
Edie McClurg
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Where can I watch Casper: A Spirited Beginning?+
Casper: A Spirited Beginning is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Casper: A Spirited Beginning come out?+
Casper: A Spirited Beginning was released in 1997.
How long is Casper: A Spirited Beginning?+
Casper: A Spirited Beginning runs for 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Casper: A Spirited Beginning?+
Casper: A Spirited Beginning was directed by Sean McNamara.
Who stars in Casper: A Spirited Beginning?+
Casper: A Spirited Beginning stars Steve Guttenberg, Lori Loughlin, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael McKean and Brendon Ryan Barrett.
Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning worth watching?+
Casper: A Spirited Beginning holds a 5.5/10 rating from 342 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of adventure, family, comedy and fantasy.
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