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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.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$30000000
Revenue
$25421633
Runtime
84 min
Release Date
1990-06-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
215
Vote Average
5.093
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Omar Gooding
Stuart
Raynor Scheine
Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)
Arnold Stang
Mr. Cohen
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mr. Turner
Lisa Mené Nemacheck
Jonelle
Donzaleigh Abernathy
E.R. Nurse
George Ganz
Mr. Nero
Cynthia L. James
E.R. Doctor
Josef Hajduk
Student #1
Kevin Lee
Student #2
Becky Katzen
Student #3
Bryant Edwards
Student #4
Trenton Teigen
Student #5
Mary Munday
Executive #1
Norman Merrill
Executive #2
Ted Hayden
Executive #3
Raymond E. Foti
Executive #4
Frank Biro
Executive #5
Amy Hill
Nurse #1
Patrika Darbo
Nurse #2
Kenny Ford Jr.
Buddy #1
Adam Jeffries
Buddy #2
Austin Garrett
Buddy #3
Douglas Johnson
Lab Technician
James McIntire
Sheriff
Eric Menyuk
Clinic Doctor
Rita Vassallo
I.C.U. Nurse #1
Jeanne Mori
I.C.U. Nurse #2
Jizelle Morris
Screaming Girl
Pamela Poitier
Nurse Satler
Robin Pearson Rose
Hospital Administrator
Becky Sweet
Classmate
Robert Covarrubias
Man In Waiting Room
Meredith Gordon
Woman In Taxi
Cedric Scott
Announcer
LaGloria Scott
Additional Voices (Voice)
Kerry Gutierrez
Additional Voices (Voice)
Kaleena Kiff
Additional Voices (Voice)
Rocky Krakoff
Additional Voices (Voice)
Jonathan Brandis
Additional Voices (Voice)
Ryan McWhorter
Additional Voices (Voice)
Suzanne Stone
Additional Voices (Voice)
Barbara Harris
Additional Voices (Voice)
Carol King
Additional Voices (Voice)
Doris Hess
Additional Voices (Voice)
Cathy Cavadini
Additional Voices (Voice)
David McCharen
Additional Voices (Voice)
David J. Randolph
Additional Voices (Voice)
Greg Finley
Additional Voices (Voice)
Bryan Scott
Additional Voices (Voice)
J.D. Hall
Additional Voices (Voice)
Joseph Chapman
Additional Voices (Voice)
John C. McDonnell
Patient (Uncredited)
Ivonne Perez Montijo
Pregnant Woman (Uncredited)
Kyle Pittman
Kid (Uncredited)
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