

Ghost Dad
1990-06-29 · 84 min · ★ 5.0
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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Production details
- Directors
- Sidney Poitier
- Production companies
- SAH Productions, Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 25,421,633
Top Cast
Bill CosbyElliot Hopper
Kimberly RussellDiane Hopper
Denise NicholasJoan
Ian BannenSir Edith Moser
Christine EbersoleCarol
Barry CorbinMr. Emery Collins
Salim GrantDanny Hopper
Dakin MatthewsMr. Seymour
Dana AshbrookTony Ricker
Omar GoodingStuart
Raynor ScheineCurtis Burch (The Cabbie)
Arnold StangMr. Cohen
Brian Stokes MitchellMr. Turner
Donzaleigh AbernathyE.R. NurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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