Ghost Dad

Synopsis

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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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

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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

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Lisa Mené Nemacheck

Jonelle

Donzaleigh Abernathy

E.R. Nurse

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George Ganz

Mr. Nero

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Cynthia L. James

E.R. Doctor

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Josef Hajduk

Student #1

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Kevin Lee

Student #2

Crew

Art

• Bernie Cutler Art Direction
• Richard C. Goddard Set Decoration
• Henry Bumstead Production Design
• Douy Swofford Title Designer

Camera

• Andrew Laszlo Director of Photography
• David B. Nowell Second Unit Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

• Stephanie Cozart Burton Makeup Artist
• Winnie D. Brown Costume Supervisor
• Lola Kemp Hairstylist

Crew

• Janet Brady Stunts
• Kenny Endoso Stunts
• Jeff Imada Stunts
• David R. Ellis Stunts
• Gary McLarty Stunts
• Gregory J. Barnett Stunts
• John C. Meier Stunts
• Ernie F. Orsatti Stunts
• Noon Orsatti Stunts
• Kym Washington Longino Stunts

Directing

• Sidney Poitier Director
• Kerry Lyn McKissick Script Supervisor
• Valley Via Reseigne Second Unit First Assistant Director
• Candace Allen First Assistant Director
• Fred Waugh Second Unit Director
• David N. Schrager Second Second Assistant Director
• Hope R. Goodwin Second Assistant Director

Editing

• Pembroke J. Herring Editor

Production

• Susan Dukow Production Coordinator
• Mark Clare Thomas Assistant Production Coordinator
• David Wisnievitz Unit Production Manager
• Nancy Nayor Casting
• Terence Nelson Producer

Sound

• Henry Mancini Original Music Composer
• James Bolt Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Visual Effects

• Richard Yuricich Visual Effects Supervisor

Writing

• Brent Maddock Screenplay
• S.S. Wilson Screenplay
• Phil Alden Robinson Screenplay

Photos