The Ghost Writer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 15, 2010

The Ghost Writer

Release Date: Friday, February 19, 2010 NYC/LA

Director: Roman Polanski

Starring: Tom Wilkinson • Jim Belushi • Olivia Williams • Pierce Brosnan • Kim Cattrall

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.85 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: "The Ghost Writer" tells the story of a former British Prime Minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), who is holed up on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. in midwinter, writing his memoirs. When his long-standing aide drowns, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is sent out to help him finish the book. The anonymous ghost writer is quickly drawn into a political and sexual intrigue involving Lang’s wife, Ruth (Olivia Williams) and his aide (Kim Cattrall). Hanging over Lang is the threat of a war crimes trial and a mysterious secret from his past that threatens to jeopardize international relations. The film is based on the Robert Harris novel "The Ghost."

Drama Thriller Political

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Who stars in The Ghost Writer – Cast List

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Tom Wilkinson
Sense and Sensibility (30th Anniversary), The Choice
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Jim Belushi
The Chronology of Water, Hoodwinked
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Olivia Williams
The Father, Sabotage
Pierce Brosnan
November Man, Giant
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Kim Cattrall
Sex and the City 2, Sex and the City
Ewan McGregor
Flowervale Street, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - 25th Anniversary
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Timothy Hutton
Beautiful Boy, Last Holiday

Who is making The Ghost Writer – Crew List

A look at The Ghost Writer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roman Polanski last helmed An Officer and a Spy and Venus in Fur. The film's writer Robert Harris last penned D.

Director: Roman Polanski
Screenwriters: Robert Harris
Roman Polanski
Producers: Robert Benmussa
Alain Sarde

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Les Films Alain Sarde
RP Productions
Summit Entertainment Non-US

Production – What we know about the The Ghost Writer

Key Facts

Based on a book by Robert Harris.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2010

Completed

Changed The Ghost Writer movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language, brief nudity/sexuality, some violence and a drug reference
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Ghost Writer Trailers and Clips

The Ghost Writer

Theatrical Trailer

The Ghost Writer Release Date: When was the film released?

The Ghost Writer was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, February 19 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 4 theaters. There were two other movies released on the same date, including Shutter Island and The Good Guy.