Ghost is a 1990 romantic fantasy thriller directed by Jerry Zucker and starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $500 million worldwide and receiving five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
The story follows Sam and Molly, a happy couple living in New York City. Sam is a successful banker and Molly is an aspiring artist. Their idyllic life is abruptly cut short when Sam is killed by a mugger on the street. As a ghost, Sam is shocked to learn that his death was not a random act of violence but a deliberate murder orchestrated by his friend and business partner, Carl Bruner.
Desperate to warn Molly about the danger she's in and seek justice for his murder, Sam seeks out the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown, a con artist who has been pretending to communicate with spirits for profit. Initially skeptical, Oda Mae is shocked when she discovers that she can hear and see Sam.
Together, Sam and Oda Mae embark on a mission to expose Carl's corruption and protect Molly from harm. Along the way, Sam learns how to manipulate objects as a ghost and even possesses Oda Mae's body to communicate with Molly directly.
Throughout the film, Sam and Molly's love remains at the heart of the story, with Sam desperate to ensure that she survives and can move on with her life. The film's iconic pottery scene, set to the haunting melody of "Unchained Melody," has become one of the most famous romantic moments in cinema history.
In addition to its romantic and suspenseful plot, Ghost is notable for its innovative special effects, which used a combination of practical effects and computer-generated imagery to create the appearance of Sam's ghostly form. The film's themes of love, loss, and redemption have resonated with audiences for decades, making it a timeless classic.