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Ghost Dad

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.

19905.11h 24m

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.

Directed by Sidney Poitier
Written by Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson
Produced by Terence Nelson
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $25.4M

Top Cast

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

Elliot Hopper

Kimberly Russell

Kimberly Russell

Diane Hopper

Denise Nicholas

Denise Nicholas

Joan

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

Sir Edith Moser

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Carol

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Mr. Emery Collins

Salim Grant

Salim Grant

Danny Hopper

B

Brooke Fontaine

Amanda Hopper

Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Mr. Seymour

Dana Ashbrook

Dana Ashbrook

Tony Ricker

Themes & Keywords

daughterparent child relationshiploss of loved onesatanfatherhoodghostfather son relationshipfather daughter relationship

About Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad is a comedy, family, fantasy film released in 1990 exploring themes of daughter, parent child relationship, loss of loved one, satan, fatherhood, ghost. Directed by Sidney Poitier, it stars Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas. 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.

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