Ghost of a Chance
Ghost of a Chance

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Ghost of a Chance

1980
Movie
30 min
English

After Jenny Clifford gets married, the ghost of her first husband comes back. Pilot episode for an unproduced series.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Michael PressmanGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

A shy librarian inherits a rundown movie theater and discovers it's haunted by the ghost of a former movie star. She must team up with the ghost to solve the mystery of his death and save the theater from foreclosure.

Critical Reception

Ghost of a Chance was a modest made-for-television movie that garnered mild attention upon its release. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as a lighthearted and entertaining film with a charming premise. Audiences often found it to be a pleasant diversion, particularly for fans of romantic comedies with a supernatural twist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming supernatural premise and romantic undertones.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted comedic elements and predictable, feel-good narrative.

  • Noted as a typical made-for-TV movie of its era, offering simple entertainment.

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Fun Fact

The film was intended to be a pilot for a potential television series, though it was not picked up.

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