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Ghostbusters II

1989·108 min

Ghostbusters II

Directed by Ivan Reitman

ComedyFantasy

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

Cast

Peter Venkman

Ray Stantz

Sigourney Weaver

Dana Barrett

Dr. Egon Spengler

Crew

Original Music Composer

Screenplay

Producer

Screenplay

Michael Chapman

Director of Photography

Global rank

#187

Rating

1500

Votes

2

Win rate

50%

Genre rankings

#43 Fantasy / 95 #52 Comedy / 124

Year ranking

#3 of 5 releases in 1989

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Rick Moranis

Louis Tully

Winston Zeddemore

Janine Melnitz

Dr. Janosz Poha

Judge Wexler

David Margulies

Mayor Lenny

Jack Hardemeyer

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Wilhelm von Homburg

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William T. Deutschendorf

Baby Oscar

Henry J. Deutschendorf II

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Michael P. Moran

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Meter Maid

Mordecai Lawner

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Mary Ellen Trainor

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What is Ghostbusters II about?

Ghostbusters II (1989) is about the discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

Who directed Ghostbusters II?

Ivan Reitman directed Ghostbusters II (1989).

How highly ranked is Ghostbusters II?

Ghostbusters II (1989) is currently ranked #187 on Movie Rankings with a 50% win rate in community comparisons and appears in comedy ranking pages.

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