The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Director: Alan Rafkin
Genre: Comedy, Family, Mystery, Romance
Released: 1966
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond, Dick Sargent, Skip Homeier

What The Ghost and Mr. Chicken Is About

Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel.

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What is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken about?

Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...

Where can I watch The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did The Ghost and Mr. Chicken come out?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was released in 1966.

Who directed The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was directed by Alan Rafkin.

Who stars in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken stars Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond, Dick Sargent.

What is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken's rating?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.