Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad (1990)

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.

  • Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
  • Release Date: 1990-06-29
  • User Rating: 5.1/10 from 206 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 24min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: SAH Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Sidney Poitier
star 5.1/10
From 206 Ratings

Summary

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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  • Bill Cosby

    as Elliot Hopper

  • Kimberly Russell

    as Diane Hopper

  • Denise Nicholas

    as Joan

  • Ian Bannen

    as Sir Edith Moser

  • Christine Ebersole

    as Carol

  • Barry Corbin

    as Mr. Emery Collins

  • Salim Grant

    as Danny Hopper

  • Brooke Fontaine

    as Amanda Hopper

  • Dakin Matthews

    as Mr. Seymour

  • Dana Ashbrook

    as Tony Ricker

  • Omar Gooding

    as Stuart

  • Raynor Scheine

    as Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)

  • Arnold Stang

    as Mr. Cohen

  • Brian Stokes Mitchell

    as Mr. Turner

  • Lisa Mené Nemacheck

    as Jonelle

  • Donzaleigh Abernathy

    as E.R. Nurse

  • George Ganz

    as Mr. Nero

  • Cynthia L. James

    as E.R. Doctor

  • Josef Hajduk

    as Student #1

  • Kevin Lee

    as Student #2

  • Becky Katzen

    as Student #3

  • Bryant Edwards

    as Student #4

  • Trenton Teigen

    as Student #5

  • Mary Munday

    as Executive #1

  • Norman Merrill

    as Executive #2

  • Ted Hayden

    as Executive #3

  • Raymond E. Foti

    as Executive #4

  • Frank Biro

    as Executive #5

  • Amy Hill

    as Nurse #1

  • Patrika Darbo

    as Nurse #2

  • Kenny Ford Jr.

    as Buddy #1

  • Adam Jeffries

    as Buddy #2

  • Austin Garrett

    as Buddy #3

  • Douglas Johnson

    as Lab Technician

  • James McIntire

    as Sheriff

  • Eric Menyuk

    as Clinic Doctor

  • Rita Vassallo

    as I.C.U. Nurse #1

  • Jeanne Mori

    as I.C.U. Nurse #2

  • Jizelle Morris

    as Screaming Girl

  • Pamela Poitier

    as Nurse Satler

  • Robin Pearson Rose

    as Hospital Administrator

  • Becky Sweet

    as Classmate

  • Robert Covarrubias

    as Man In Waiting Room

  • Meredith Gordon

    as Woman In Taxi

  • Cedric Scott

    as Announcer

  • LaGloria Scott

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Kerry Gutierrez

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Kaleena Kiff

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Rocky Krakoff

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Jonathan Brandis

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Ryan McWhorter

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Suzanne Stone

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Barbara Harris

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Carol King

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Doris Hess

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Cathy Cavadini

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • David McCharen

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • David J. Randolph

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Greg Finley

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Bryan Scott

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • J.D. Hall

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • Joseph Chapman

    as Additional Voices (Voice)

  • John C. McDonnell

    as Patient (Uncredited)

  • Ivonne Perez Montijo

    as Pregnant Woman (Uncredited)

  • Kyle Pittman

    as Kid (Uncredited)
Directing Sidney Poitier Director
Writing Brent Maddock Screenplay
Writing S.S. Wilson Screenplay
Camera Andrew Laszlo Director of Photography
Editing Pembroke J. Herring Editor
Sound Henry Mancini Original Music Composer
Writing Phil Alden Robinson Screenplay
Crew Janet Brady Stunts
Crew Kenny Endoso Stunts
Production David Wisnievitz Unit Production Manager
Directing Candace Allen First Assistant Director
Directing Hope R. Goodwin Second Assistant Director
Visual Effects Richard Yuricich Visual Effects Supervisor
Directing Kerry Lyn McKissick Script Supervisor
Production Susan Dukow Production Coordinator
Production Mark Clare Thomas Assistant Production Coordinator
Directing David N. Schrager Second Second Assistant Director
Costume & Make-Up Stephanie Cozart Burton Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Lola Kemp Hairstylist
Costume & Make-Up Winnie D. Brown Costume Supervisor
Camera David B. Nowell Second Unit Director of Photography
Directing Fred Waugh Second Unit Director
Directing Valley Via Reseigne Second Unit First Assistant Director
Production Terence Nelson Producer
Production Nancy Nayor Casting
Art Henry Bumstead Production Design
Art Bernie Cutler Art Direction
Art Richard C. Goddard Set Decoration
Crew Jeff Imada Stunts
Crew David R. Ellis Stunts
Crew Gary McLarty Stunts
Crew Gregory J. Barnett Stunts
Crew John C. Meier Stunts
Crew Noon Orsatti Stunts
Crew Ernie F. Orsatti Stunts
Crew Kym Washington Longino Stunts

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