Ghost Dad
“He's been walking through doors. He's been falling through floors. He's been going through a lot lately, but he's still Dad.”
1990•PG•1h 24m•5.0•Released
ComedyFamilyFantasy
Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
Director
Sidney Poitier
Writer
Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$25M
Languages
English
Studio
SAH Productions
Cast
Bill Cosby
Elliot Hopper
Kimberly Russell
Diane Hopper
Denise Nicholas
Joan
Ian Bannen
Sir Edith Moser
Christine Ebersole
Carol
Barry Corbin
Mr. Emery Collins
Salim Grant
Danny Hopper
Brooke Fontaine
Amanda Hopper
Dakin Matthews
Mr. Seymour
Dana Ashbrook
Tony Ricker
Omar Gooding
Stuart
Raynor Scheine
Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)
Arnold Stang
Mr. Cohen
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mr. Turner
Lisa Mené Nemacheck
Jonelle
Production
Company
SAH Productions
Company
Universal Pictures
Producer
Terence Nelson
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