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Bayou Ghost

Bayou Ghost

A boy's summer mystery adventure

19971h 33m

Overview

Young boys go on an adventure to seek out a legendary ghost, but find something far more valuable instead.

Directed by Gardner Compton
Written by Frank Bosson, Stanley E. Foster
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Top Cast

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Officer Lowe

Gabriel Damon

Gabriel Damon

Peter

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Brenda Allison

Lisa Carmichael

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Robert Ayers

Adult Peter

Lenore Banks

Lenore Banks

Pearl Hurley

B

Brandon Baque

Tommy Thompson

Jillian Batherson

Jillian Batherson

Ellen

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Jay Buller

Sebo

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Barbara Chaney

Ruby Hurley

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Elena Dizon

Charlie (voice)

About Bayou Ghost

Bayou Ghost is a adventure, family, horror film released in 1997. Directed by Gardner Compton, it stars George Kennedy, Gabriel Damon, Brenda Allison. Young boys go on an adventure to seek out a legendary ghost, but find something far more valuable instead.

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