Ghost Dad

Jun 29, 1990

1h 24m

★ 5.1

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.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

SAH Productions

Universal Pictures

Ghost Dad Trailers

Cast

Elliot Hopper

Bill Cosby

Diane Hopper

Kimberly Russell

Joan

Denise Nicholas

Sir Edith Moser

Ian Bannen

Carol

Christine Ebersole

Mr. Emery Collins

Barry Corbin

Danny Hopper

Salim Grant

Amanda Hopper

Brooke Fontaine

Mr. Seymour

Dakin Matthews

Tony Ricker

Dana Ashbrook

Stuart

Omar Gooding

Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)

Raynor Scheine

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