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Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad

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.

1990•1h 24m•

★5.1(219 ratings)

ComedyFamilyFantasy

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.

Director

Writers

S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Phil Alden Robinson

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Main 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

Brooke Fontaine

Brooke Fontaine

Amanda Hopper

Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Mr. Seymour

Dana Ashbrook

Dana Ashbrook

Tony Ricker

Omar Gooding

Omar Gooding

Stuart

Raynor Scheine

Raynor Scheine

Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Sidney Poitier
Second Unit First Assistant Director: Valley Via Reseigne
Second Second Assistant Director: David N. Schrager
First Assistant Director: Candace Allen
Second Assistant Director: Hope R. Goodwin
Script Supervisor: Kerry Lyn McKissick

Writing

Screenplay: S.S. Wilson
Screenplay: Brent Maddock
Screenplay: Phil Alden Robinson

Production

Production Coordinator: Susan Dukow
Unit Production Manager: David Wisnievitz
Assistant Production Coordinator: Mark Clare Thomas
Casting: Nancy Nayor
Producer: Terence Nelson

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Henry Mancini

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Andrew Laszlo
Second Unit Director of Photography: David B. Nowell

Editing

Editor: Pembroke J. Herring

Art Direction

Art Direction: Bernie Cutler
Production Design: Henry Bumstead
Set Decoration: Richard C. Goddard

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Stephanie Cozart Burton
Hairstylist: Lola Kemp
Costume Supervisor: Winnie D. Brown

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Supervisor: Richard Yuricich

Keywords

daughterparent child relationshiploss of loved onesatanfatherhoodghostfather son relationshipfather daughter relationship

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "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."

#2

The film had a budget of $30.0M but only grossed $25.4M, losing $4.6M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 84 minutes (1h 24m).

#4

The film was directed by Sidney Poitier.

#5

The screenplay was written by S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock.

#6

The score was composed by Henry Mancini.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Andrew Laszlo.

#8

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 65 credited actors.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0099654.

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Rating

5.1/10

Mixed

219 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Ghost Dad

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$30,000,000

Revenue:

$25,421,633

Production Companies:

SAH Productions

Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures