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beetlejuice (1988)

Beetlejuice
PG
Comedy
Fantasy

The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

Release Date
March 30, 1988
Director
Tim Burton
Cast
Michael Keaton , Winona Ryder , Alec Baldwin , Geena Davis , Catherine O'Hara
Runtime
1 Hour 32 Minutes
Main Genre
Comedy
Writers
Michael McDowell , Larry Wilson , Warren Skaaren
Studio
Warner Brothers, Geffen Pictures
Production Company
The Geffen Company

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