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.
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: Sidney Poitier
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 29, 1990
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
Screenplay
- Brent Maddock (Screenplay)
- S.S. Wilson (Screenplay)
- Phil Alden Robinson (Screenplay)
Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Andrew Laszlo
Editing: Pembroke J. Herring
Production: SAH Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $25M
Original Language: en
Themes
Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Touching Family Stories
Keywords
daughter, parent child relationship, loss of loved one, satan, fatherhood, ghost, father son relationship, father daughter relationship, family comedy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghost Dad about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ghost Dad?
- Ghost Dad was directed by Sidney Poitier.
- Who stars in Ghost Dad?
- Ghost Dad stars Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen, Christine Ebersole, Barry Corbin.
- How long is Ghost Dad?
- Ghost Dad has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Ghost Dad?
- Ghost Dad is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Ghost Dad?
- Ghost Dad had a budget of $30M.
- How much did Ghost Dad gross?
- Ghost Dad grossed $25M worldwide.
- Where was Ghost Dad produced?
- Ghost Dad was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ghost Dad?
- The themes of Ghost Dad include: Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Touching Family Stories.