Ghost of a Chance
1987, English. Directed by Don Taylor.
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the musician's grandson away from drug peddlers and into a life of music.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 12 May 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hank Bradford
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How long is Ghost of a Chance?
Ghost of a Chance runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Ghost of a Chance have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Ghost of a Chance on?
Ghost of a Chance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ghost of a Chance?
If you liked Ghost of a Chance, try Phantom of the Megaplex, The Scream Team, Casper Meets Wendy.
Who directed Ghost of a Chance?
Ghost of a Chance (1987) was directed by Don Taylor and stars Redd Foxx, Dick Van Dyke, Brynn Thayer.