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Steven Spielberg produced this ghost story about a suburban California family's battle with vengeful spirits. Awesome special effects add to the horror!
Original Release
06/04/1982
US Release
06/04/1982
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Craig T. Nelson | Steve Freeling |
| JoBeth Williams | Diane Freeling |
| Beatrice Straight | Dr. Lesh |
| Dominique Dunne | Dana Freeling |
| Oliver Robins | Robbie Freeling |
| Heather O'Rourke | Carol Anne Freeling |
| Michael McManus | Ben Tuthill |
| Virginia Kiser | Mrs. Tuthill |
| Martin Casella | Marty / Dr. Marty Casey |
| Richard Lawson | Ryan |
Directors
Writers
Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Craig T. Nelson | Steve Freeling |
| JoBeth Williams | Diane Freeling |
| Beatrice Straight | Dr. Lesh |
| Dominique Dunne | Dana Freeling |
| Oliver Robins | Robbie Freeling |
| Heather O'Rourke | Carol Anne Freeling |
| Michael McManus | Ben Tuthill |
| Virginia Kiser | Mrs. Tuthill |
| Martin Casella | Marty / Dr. Marty Casey |
| Richard Lawson | Ryan |
| Zelda Rubinstein | Tangina / Tangina Barrons |
| James Karen | Mr. Teague |
| Lou Perryman | Pugsley |
| Clair E. Leucart | Bulldozer Driver |
| Dirk Blocker | Jeff Shaw |
| Allan Graf | Neighbor |
| Joseph Walsh | Neighbor |
| Helen Baron | Woman Buyer |
| Noel Conlon | Husband |
| Robert Broyles | Pool Worker #1 / Pool Worker |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Steven Spielberg | Producer |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Producer |
| Frank Marshall | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Poltergeist (40th Anniversary Fathom Events 20 Second Trailer)
Poltergeist
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1983 | Oscar | Best Effects, Visual Effects | Nominated |
| 1983 | Oscar | Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing | Nominated |
| 1983 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
