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The Ghost Writer (2010)

"Read between the lies."

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The Ghost Writer

year
2010
runtime
2h 8m
rating
6.8
genres
Thriller
Mystery
directors
Roman Polanski
actors
Ewan McGregor
Pierce Brosnan
Kim Cattrall
Olivia Williams
Tom Wilkinson

Plot Overview

A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.

Top Cast & Characters

  • Ewan McGregor
    as The Ghost
  • Pierce Brosnan
    as Adam Lang
  • Kim Cattrall
    as Amelia Bly
  • Olivia Williams
    as Ruth Lang
  • Tom Wilkinson
    as Paul Emmett
  • Timothy Hutton
    as Sidney Kroll
  • Jon Bernthal
    as Rick Ricardelli
  • Tim Preece
    as Roy

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The film was shot on location in Germany and Poland, even though its story is set in the United States and the United Kingdom. This was done due to concerns about possible disruptions during filming.

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