In 2015, “Ghost Across Life” turns 25. To celebrate the date, we will tell you 8 curiosities about one of the favorite films of the "Afternoon Session" on Rede Globo. The feature film was directed by Jerry Zucker and has Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg in the lead roles.

In the story, we follow the saga of Sam (Swayze) after his murder. He tries to help his beloved Molly (Moore) to have the same funeral fate, deceived by the deceased's best friend. In order to be able to talk to her, Sam's spirit comes in contact with Oda Mae Brown (Goldberg), a faltering medium in her first truly paranormal experience.

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1. Whoopi Goldberg credited his Oscar to Patrick Swayze

Whoopi was the second black actress in history to bring the coveted golden statuette home at the 1991 ceremony. She followed in the footsteps of Hattie McDaniel, who received the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "And The Wind Gone ...". However, "Ghost" only featured Whoopi after Swayzer hit the producers and demanded it in production.

Whoopi Goldberg was the second black actress to win an Oscar

2. Unexpected Box Office Success

Ghost cost just $ 22 million to produce and grossed over $ 500 million worldwide, making it the biggest box office of 1990! And look that this year there were still "Forgotten Me", "A Beautiful Woman", "Dance With Wolves" and "Back To The Future 3".

"Ghost Across Life" Raised $ 505 Million in Worldwide Box Office

3. Demi Moore became the highest paid actress in cinema

At the time of Ghost, Demi Moore was an illustrious unknown. He had participated in short films such as "The First Year of the Rest of Our Lives" and "The Seventh Prophecy." After "Ghost, " Demi hitched a number of box office hits, such as "Question of Honor, " "Indecent Proposal, " and "Sexual Harassment." As a result, she saw her salary rise to a staggering $ 12.5 million for "Striptease" - the highest amount ever paid to an actress.

Demi Moore's salary jumped to $ 12.5 million per movie after the success of "Ghost"

4. The story of “Unchained Melody”

The main theme of the movie is one of the most rewritten in history. It is speculated that more than 500 artists around the world have recorded the song. It emerged, still unnamed, in 1936, but was first recorded only in 1955 for the unknown movie “Unchained” - hence it became known as “Unchained Melody”. This version was nominated for an Oscar, but was not so successful.

Ten years later, in 1965, the song was rewritten by Righteous Brothers' brothers Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield and burst onto the charts, reaching # 4 in the US. The duo re-recorded the song in 1990 to "Ghost" and finally reached the top of the podium of the most played songs in that country.

Several famous artists have made their versions of the hit. On the internet, you can find U2, Cindy Lauper, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, The Platters and many other voices playing the verses written by Hy Zaret.

5. Classic vase scene

Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze starred in one of the most parodied scenes in cinema: the moment when they make a clay vase to the sound of “Unchained Melody”. Even Demi's ex-husband, Ashton Kutcher, made his version of the scene in the series “Two and a Half Man, ” alongside Jon Cryer.

Cena became a landmark of cinema and was parodied in several productions

6. Japanese remake

One of the biggest international box office for "Ghost" came from Japan, where the movie grossed $ 48 million! So it's no wonder the producers had the idea of ​​remaking the movie there, right? The biggest difference from the 2010 Japanese version is that the woman dies.

Nanako Matsushima and Seung-heon Song star in the Japanese version of "Ghost"

7. Director of Comedies

The Ghost director's biggest hit so far was "Fasten Your Seat Belts ... The Pilot Has Gone!" Because of this, screenwriter Joel Rubin was unhappy with the choice. But Jerry Zucker helped lighten the script, including more twists and humor scenes. The result was an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay - strangely won only by Rubin.

Director Jerry Zucker Increased the Number of Humor Scenes in "Ghost"

8. Apartment for sale

The loft that Sam and Molly shared on Prince Street, 102, can be yours! Located in Soho, 5 km from New York's Central Park, the 400-square-meter apartment is for sale for $ 10 million. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large open kitchen, the place has been completely renovated and is waiting for a new owner.

"Ghost" loft goes on sale for $ 10 million

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