25 years ago, a movie appeared in the box office, which became a classic of American cinema - Ghost. The actors who played in it earned the recognition of viewers around the world. The sad love story described in the picture still touches the hearts of people. The film mixes many genres: mysticism, tragedy, comedy and melodrama.
The film "Ghost": plot, actors
The film “Ghost” is the story of ordinary lovers, Molly and Sam. They are going to get married. But a tragedy happens. Once a young couple walked out of the theater and was attacked by a robber. Sam was seriously injured and did not survive. Molly tries to cope with the loss of her beloved as best she can, not knowing that his ghost is next to her. Sam cannot go to another world without protecting his bride and not knowing the real cause of his own death. In this he will be helped by the hereditary medium Oda May Brown. This character played wonderfully the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg. She fit into the film so organically that it was impossible to imagine another actress in her place, although this role was intended differently. Patrick Swayze - a big fan of the artist, insisted on the participation of Whoopi in the film. From this picture only benefited. A wonderful actress dilutes the tension and tragedy of history, introducing a comedic element into it. No wonder Whoopi Goldberg was awarded the Oscar for this role.
Actors who played in the film
Over the past 20 years, many films about ghosts and entities from another world have been released, but the stunning film “Ghost” stands out among them. The actors, the roles that glorified them are remembered forever.
The main characters in the movie brilliantly performed by Patrick Swayze and charming Demi Moore.
Demi began her career in show business as a model. The first major role she was offered to play in the film "The Seventh Sign" of 1988. Since then, she has played a lot in the movies, but not one of her projects has been able to surpass the success of the film "Ghost". The actors of this melodrama have always noted its great importance for their career.
Patrick Swayze is a man of many talents. He graduated from a ballet school and even danced in the famous troupe Elliot Feld Dance Company. He had a kung fu rank that he used in many films. He sang beautifully and wrote music himself. The magnificent song She's Like The Wind, written and performed by him, is still loved by many people. Having played roles in the films Dirty Dancing, On the Crest of a Wave and Ghost, Patrick Swayze has become one of the favorite American actors in the world.
Movie soundtrack
The atmosphere of the film is very organically supported by the soundtrack. All his compositions convey a palette of experiences of the main characters: sadness, longing, sadness, anger, disappointment and, of course, hope. Listening to him, you really sympathize with Sam and Molly, hoping that everything will end well.
Unchained Melody is the main musical theme of the Ghost film. Actors played their most romantic scene under her motive. As Patrick Swayze subsequently admitted, it was a very exciting moment of filming. The song was written in 1955 by musicians Hai Zaret and Alex North and performed by The Righteous Brothers.
Film awards
The film received critical acclaim, the love of the audience and several prestigious awards. Among them: Oscar, Golden Globe and Saturn.
It was a stellar year for Whoopi Goldberg - not a single award passed her side. Appreciated and the script of the film "Ghost". Actors and screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin did their best literally. For a year after the release of the movie, she continued to collect prizes.
Since the film was released, many years have passed. The genre of mysticism has replenished with a large number of worthy works, but not even a single film touches even the most “materialistic” consciousness. This film is about the fact that life does not end after death, and love does not pass with the last beat of the heart.