Ghosts Can't Do It

Ghosts Can't Do It
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Derek
Written byJohn Derek
Produced byBo Derek
Chandran Rutnam
Starring
CinematographyJohn Derek
Edited byJohn Derek
Music by
  • Junior Homrich
  • Randall Tico
Production
companies
Distributed byTriumph Releasing
Release dates
  • October 17, 1989 (1989-10-17) (International VHS premiere)
  • June 1, 1990 (1990-06-01) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ghosts Can't Do It is a 1989 romantic fantasy comedy film, the last film written and directed by John Derek, and starring Bo Derek and Anthony Quinn,[1] with Julie Newmar and Leo Damian in supporting roles.

The film was panned by critics and was a box office disappointment.[2] Donald Trump's appearance as himself[3] earned a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor. Trump and Damian were both nominated for Worst New Star, but lost to Sofia Coppola in The Godfather Part III. The film also won the Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Bo Derek) and Worst Director (John Derek).[4][5]

  1. ^ "Ghosts Can't Do It (1990)" Archived November 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. The New York Times. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  2. ^ Blevins, Joe (May 9, 2016). "Never forget Donald Trump's Razzie-winning role in Ghosts Can't Do It". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Bo Derek remembers her near-miss with Marvel and acting opposite Donald Trump
  4. ^ "Razzie Awards (1991)". IMDb. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Vagg, Stephen (November 5, 2024). "The Cinema of John Derek, Movie Star". Filmink. Retrieved November 5, 2024.