Guide Note

Ghost is a romantic drama/thriller starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. The plot involves Swayze trying to communicate with his former fiance though the Goldberg, who plays a spiritual adviser. It was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Goldberg won the 1991 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the film. The film grossed more than $200 million domestically.

Fast Facts

1. Written by: Bruce Joel Rubin
2. Directed by: Jerry Zucker
3. Release date: July 13, 1990
4. Rated PG-13
5. Academy Award Winner: Best Support Actress (Whoopi Goldberg) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

After Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, Whoopi Goldberg told viewers of The View that she owed her Oscar win for Ghost to Swayze. Goldberg said Swayze told director Jerry Zucker "I'm not making this movie unless you put Whoopi Goldberg in there."