Ghost Dad (1990)
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
Writers:
Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson.
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Bill Cosby as Elliot Hopper |
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Kimberly Russell as Diane Hopper |
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Denise Nicholas as Joan |
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Ian Bannen as Sir Edith Moser |
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Christine Ebersole as Carol |
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Barry Corbin as Mr. Emery Collins |
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Salim Grant as Danny Hopper |
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Brooke Fontaine as Amanda Hopper |
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Dakin Matthews as Mr. Seymour |
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Dana Ashbrook as Tony Ricker |
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Omar Gooding as Stuart |
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Raynor Scheine as Curtis Burch (The Cabbie) |
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Arnold Stang as Mr. Cohen |
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Brian Stokes Mitchell as Mr. Turner |
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Lisa Mené Nemacheck as Jonelle |
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Donzaleigh Abernathy as E.R. Nurse |
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George Ganz as Mr. Nero |
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Cynthia L. James as E.R. Doctor |
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Josef Hajduk as Student #1 |
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Kevin Lee as Student #2 |
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Becky Katzen as Student #3 |
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Bryant Edwards as Student #4 |
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Trenton Teigen as Student #5 |
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Mary Munday as Executive #1 |
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Norman Merrill as Executive #2 |
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Ted Hayden as Executive #3 |
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Raymond E. Foti as Executive #4 |
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Frank Biro as Executive #5 |
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Amy Hill as Nurse #1 |
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Patrika Darbo as Nurse #2 |
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Kenny Ford Jr. as Buddy #1 |
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Adam Jeffries as Buddy #2 |
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Austin Garrett as Buddy #3 |
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Douglas Johnson as Lab Technician |
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James McIntire as Sheriff |
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Eric Menyuk as Clinic Doctor |
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Rita Vassallo as I.C.U. Nurse #1 |
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Jeanne Mori as I.C.U. Nurse #2 |
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Jizelle Morris as Screaming Girl |
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Pamela Poitier as Nurse Satler |
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Robin Pearson Rose as Hospital Administrator |
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Becky Sweet as Classmate |
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Robert Covarrubias as Man In Waiting Room |
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Meredith Gordon as Woman In Taxi |
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Cedric Scott as Announcer |
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LaGloria Scott as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Kerry Gutierrez as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Kaleena Kiff as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Rocky Krakoff as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Jonathan Brandis as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Ryan McWhorter as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Suzanne Stone as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Barbara Harris as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Carol King as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Doris Hess as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Cathy Cavadini as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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David McCharen as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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David J. Randolph as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Greg Finley as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Bryan Scott as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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J.D. Hall as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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Joseph Chapman as Additional Voices (Voice) |
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John C. McDonnell as Patient (Uncredited) |
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Ivonne Perez Montijo as Pregnant Woman (Uncredited) |
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Kyle Pittman as Kid (Uncredited) |
| Sound | Henry Mancini | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Brent Maddock | Screenplay |
| Camera | Andrew Laszlo | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Sidney Poitier | Director |
| Writing | S.S. Wilson | Screenplay |
| Editing | Pembroke J. Herring | Editor |
| Writing | Phil Alden Robinson | Screenplay |
| Crew | Janet Brady | Stunts |
| Crew | Kenny Endoso | Stunts |
| Directing | Kerry Lyn McKissick | Script Supervisor |
| Directing | Valley Via Reseigne | Second Unit First Assistant Director |
| Visual Effects | Richard Yuricich | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Production | Susan Dukow | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Mark Clare Thomas | Assistant Production Coordinator |
| Directing | Candace Allen | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Fred Waugh | Second Unit Director |
| Production | David Wisnievitz | Unit Production Manager |
| Camera | David B. Nowell | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Directing | David N. Schrager | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Hope R. Goodwin | Second Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stephanie Cozart Burton | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Winnie D. Brown | Costume Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lola Kemp | Hairstylist |
| Art | Bernie Cutler | Art Direction |
| Art | Richard C. Goddard | Set Decoration |
| Production | Nancy Nayor | Casting |
| Art | Henry Bumstead | Production Design |
| Production | Terence Nelson | Producer |
| Crew | Jeff Imada | Stunts |
| Crew | David R. Ellis | Stunts |
| Crew | Gary McLarty | Stunts |
| Crew | Gregory J. Barnett | Stunts |
| Crew | John C. Meier | Stunts |
| Crew | Ernie F. Orsatti | Stunts |
| Crew | Noon Orsatti | Stunts |
| Crew | Kym Washington Longino | Stunts |