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 | 3.53 |
Directed By
Sidney Poitier
Crew
Sidney Poitier
Brent Maddock
S.S. Wilson
Andrew Laszlo
Pembroke J. Herring
Henry Mancini
Phil Alden Robinson
Janet Brady
Kenny Endoso
David Wisnievitz
Candace Allen
Hope R. Goodwin
Richard Yuricich
Kerry Lyn McKissick
Susan Dukow
Mark Clare Thomas
David N. Schrager
Stephanie Cozart Burton
Lola Kemp
Winnie D. Brown
David B. Nowell
Fred Waugh
Valley Via Reseigne
Terence Nelson
Nancy Nayor
Henry Bumstead
Bernie Cutler
Richard C. Goddard
Jeff Imada
David R. Ellis
Gary McLarty
Gregory J. Barnett
John C. Meier
Noon Orsatti
Ernie F. 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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