Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.
Directed by John Cassavetes
jazz
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Bobby Darin
John 'Ghost' Wakefield
Stella Stevens
Jess Polanski
Nick Dennis
Nick Bubalinas
Vince Edwards
Tommy Sheehan
Val Avery
Milt Frielobe
Rupert Crosse
Baby Jackson
Mario Gallo
Recording Engineer
Seymour Cassel
Red
Allyson Ames
Billie Grey (uncredited)
Morris Buchanan
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ivan Dixon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Slim Gaillard
Piano Player / Party Singer (uncredited)
Crew
John Cassavetes
Director
John Cassavetes
Writer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
John Cassavetes
Producer
Sam Comer
Set Decoration
Edith Head
Costume Design
Wally Westmore
Makeup Supervisor
Popular Reviews
10 reviews
PoochieVince
6.0★ · 02/16/26
A sub par Cassavetes where he had no control is still pretty interesting.
A sub par Cassavetes where he had no control is still pretty interesting.
Kiki
8.0★ · 06/20/25
a fascinating, raw early cassavetes film on a jazz musician's compromises and tumultuous romance. my very last Cassavetes watch, completing his incredible filmography!
a fascinating, raw early cassavetes film on a jazz musician's compromises and tumultuous romance. my very last Cassavetes watch, completing his incredible filmography!
Aaron Townsend
5.0★ · 02/22/22
Sorry John Cassavetes but your cast didn’t really do it for me here. It’s okay we know you get way better
Sorry John Cassavetes but your cast didn’t really do it for me here. It’s okay we know you get way better
