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Ghost Rider (2007)

12A 114 min  -  Action | Fantasy | Thriller  -   16 February 2007 (USA)
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Stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil himself.

Writers:

Mark Steven Johnson (screenplay), Mark Steven Johnson (screen story)
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Ghost Rider -- Based on the Marvel character, stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil himself. Ghost Rider -- Clip: Stop Following Me Ghost Rider -- He is the spirit of vengeance. Join WatchMojo.com as we explore the comic book origins of Johnny Blaze, otherwise known as the Ghost Rider.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Long ...
Raquel Alessi ...
Brett Cullen ...
Peter Fonda ...
Nicolas Cage ...
Donal Logue ...
Tony Ghosthawk Tony Ghosthawk ...
Hugh Sexton Hugh Sexton ...
Marcus Jones Marcus Jones ...
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Kenneth Ransom ...
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Eddie Baroo ...
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Storyline

When the motorcyclist Johnny Blaze finds that his father Barton Blaze has a terminal cancer, he accepts a pact with the Mephistopheles, giving his soul for the health of his beloved father. But the devil deceives him, and Barton dies in a motorcycle accident during an exhibition. Johnny leaves the carnival, his town, his friends and his girlfriend Roxanne. Years later Johnny Blaze becomes a famous motorcyclist, who risks his life in his shows, and he meets Roxanne again, now a TV reporter. However, Mephistopheles proposes Johnny to release his contract if he become the "Ghost Rider" and defeat his evil son Blackheart, who wants to possess one thousand evil souls and transform hell on earth. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Mephistopheles | Devil | Blackheart | Motorcycle | Biker  | See more »

Taglines:

Hell Is About To Be Unleashed See more »

Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for horror violence and disturbing images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Spirited Racer See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$110,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$52,022,908 (USA) (18 February 2007) (3619 Screens)

Gross:

$237,702,596 (Worldwide) (1 August 2007)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (extended cut)

Sound Mix:

SDDS (8 channels) | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color (Cinevex)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicolas Cage is an avid fan of the Marvel comic, and lobbied furiously to play the part of Ghost Rider. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: Blaze's "Touchdown Jump" is repeatedly referred to as a "300 foot jump". As a "goalpost to goalpost" jump, it would have been 360 feet. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Caretaker: [voiceover] It's said that the West was built on legends. Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great or too terrifying to believe. This is the legend of the Ghost Rider.
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Crazy Credits

The Marvel logo features comic-book images of the Ghost Rider in its pages; after it fully forms it blazes briefly, then turns metallic and grows spikes, replicating the Ghost Rider's transformation. See more »

Connections

Spoofed in Meet the Spartans (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Satan's Penis"
Written by Ali Dee (as Ali Theodore) and Joseph Katsaros
Performed by JK
Courtesy of DeeTown Entertainment See more »