Casper: A Spirited Beginning
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Casper: A Spirited Beginning

(1997)Directed by Sean McNamara90 min · PGAdventure, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
“It's a whole new scream!”

In the small town of Whipstaff, Tim Carson (Steve Guttenberg) moves in with his son Chris (Brendon Ryan Barrett), a lonely kid with no friends his own age. Then Chris meets Casper, a friendly ghost who has never learned how to haunt, and decides to teach him how to be a proper one. Sean McNamara sets this prequel to the 1995 film in a sunny, family-sized hush, with Rodney Dangerfield (Mayor Hunt) and Michael McKean (Bill Case) crowding the edges.

Steve Guttenbergas Tim Carson
Lori Loughlinas Sheila Fistergraff
Rodney Dangerfieldas Mayor Hunt
Michael McKeanas Bill Case
Brendon Ryan Barrettas Chris Carson
Jeremy Foleyas Casper (voice)
Bill Farmeras Stinky (voice)
Jess Harnellas Fatso (voice)
Jim Wardas Stretch (voice)
Pauly Shoreas Snivel (voice)
James Earl Jonesas Kibosh (voice)
Shannon Chandleras Jennifer
Steven Hartmanas Brock Lee
D'Juan Wattsas Leon
Brian Doyle-Murrayas Foreman Dave
Sherman Hemsleyas Store Owner
Edie McClurgas Librarian
Richard Mollas Principal Rabie
Ben Steinas Grocer
Casper Van Dienas Bystander
Michael McDonaldas Sarcastic Protester
Manny Fernandezas Frustrated Protester