Classic Ghost Stories
1986, English. Directed by David Bell.
Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell. Including "The Mezzotint", "The Ash-Tree", "The Rose Garden", "Wailing Well" and "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad".
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 31 December 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Bell
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Classic Ghost Stories runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Who directed Classic Ghost Stories?
Classic Ghost Stories (1986) was directed by David Bell and stars Robert Powell.