Ghost Dad (1990)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $30,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $25,421,633.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.673 |
Directed By
Sidney Poitier
Crew
Henry Mancini
Brent Maddock
Andrew Laszlo
Sidney Poitier
S.S. Wilson
Pembroke J. Herring
Phil Alden Robinson
Janet Brady
Kenny Endoso
Kerry Lyn McKissick
Valley Via Reseigne
Richard Yuricich
Susan Dukow
Mark Clare Thomas
Candace Allen
Fred Waugh
David Wisnievitz
David B. Nowell
David N. Schrager
Hope R. Goodwin
Stephanie Cozart Burton
Winnie D. Brown
Lola Kemp
Bernie Cutler
Richard C. Goddard
Nancy Nayor
Henry Bumstead
Terence Nelson
Jeff Imada
David R. Ellis
Gary McLarty
Gregory J. Barnett
John C. Meier
Ernie F. Orsatti
Noon Orsatti
Kym Washington Longino
TOP 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
Donzaleigh Abernathy
E.R. Nurse
George Ganz
Mr. Nero
Cynthia L. James
E.R. Doctor
Josef Hajduk
Student #1
Kevin Lee
Student #2
Becky Katzen
Student #3
Bryant Edwards
Student #4
Trenton Teigen
Student #5
Mary Munday
Executive #1
Norman Merrill
Executive #2
Ted Hayden
Executive #3
Raymond E. Foti
Executive #4
Frank Biro
Executive #5
Amy Hill
Nurse #1
Patrika Darbo
Nurse #2
Kenny Ford Jr.
Buddy #1
Adam Jeffries
Buddy #2
Austin Garrett
Buddy #3
Douglas Johnson
Lab Technician
James McIntire
Sheriff
Eric Menyuk
Clinic Doctor
Rita Vassallo
I.C.U. Nurse #1
Jeanne Mori
I.C.U. Nurse #2
Jizelle Morris
Screaming Girl
Pamela Poitier
Nurse Satler
Robin Pearson Rose
Hospital Administrator
Becky Sweet
Classmate
Robert Covarrubias
Man In Waiting Room
Meredith Gordon
Woman In Taxi
Cedric Scott
Announcer
LaGloria Scott
Additional Voices (Voice)
Kerry Gutierrez
Additional Voices (Voice)
Kaleena Kiff
Additional Voices (Voice)
Rocky Krakoff
Additional Voices (Voice)
Jonathan Brandis
Additional Voices (Voice)
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