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Read between the lies. - The Ghost Writer
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Title: The Ghost Writer

Release Date: 12 Feb 2010

Runtime: 2h 8m

Genre: Thriller, Mystery

Director: R.P. Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Runteam, CVT Productions, Summit Entertainment, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, Pathé, Canal+, France Télévisions, Media Plus, Elfte Babelsberg Film

Production Companies: R.P. Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Runteam, CVT Productions, Summit Entertainment, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, Pathé, Canal+, France Télévisions, Media Plus, Elfte Babelsberg Film

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.823 (2239 votes)

Cast

  • The Ghost: Ewan McGregor
  • Adam Lang: Pierce Brosnan
  • Amelia Bly: Kim Cattrall
  • Ruth Lang: Olivia Williams
  • Paul Emmett: Tom Wilkinson
  • Sidney Kroll: Timothy Hutton
  • Rick Ricardelli: Jon Bernthal
  • Roy: Tim Preece
  • Richard Rycart: Robert Pugh
  • Stranger: David Rintoul
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