Dick Scratcher — Ghost in the Noonday Sun Character Profile

About Dick Scratcher

Incompetent Irish cook who murders Captain Ras Mohammed and his crew to claim buried treasure. Discovers the map is in disappearing ink. Kidnaps a boy believing he can see ghosts for directions. Ends buried in sand while shouting insults.

Dick Scratcher — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Sellers

Appears in

Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Dick Scratcher — Professional Cook — Ras Mohammed (Peter Boyle)

  Scratcher serves as the subordinate cook under Captain Ras Mohammed.

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