Movie·1990·1h 24m
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.
Directed By
Sidney Poitier
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Phil Alden Robinson
Producer
Terence Nelson
Cinematography
Andrew Laszlo
Music
Henry Mancini
Editor
Pembroke J. Herring
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
221 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
// crew
Crew
Sidney Poitier
Director
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
S.S. Wilson
Screenplay
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Brent Maddock
Screenplay
Phil Alden Robinson
Screenplay
Terence Nelson
Producer
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