United States / Jun 29, 1990 / PG
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.
1h 24min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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) |
Genres
ComedyFamilyFantasy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ghost Dad |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SAH Productions, Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 29 giugno 1990 |
| Production | Terence Nelson |
| Writer | S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Phil Alden Robinson |
| Casting | Nancy Nayor |
| Editing | Pembroke J. Herring |
| Cinematography | Andrew Laszlo, David B. Nowell |
| Assistant directors | Candace Allen, Hope R. Goodwin, Sidney Poitier, Valley Via Reseigne, David N. Schrager, Kerry Lyn McKissick, Fred Waugh |
| Additional directing | David B. Nowell |
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| Camera operators | Andrew Laszlo, David B. Nowell |
| Additional photography | Andrew Laszlo, David B. Nowell |
| Production design | Henry Bumstead, Bernie Cutler, Richard C. Goddard |
| Art direction | Bernie Cutler, Henry Bumstead, Richard C. Goddard |
| Set decoration | Richard C. Goddard, Bernie Cutler, Henry Bumstead |
| Visual effects | Richard Yuricich |
| Stunts | Janet Brady, Kenny Endoso, Jeff Imada, David R. Ellis, Gary McLarty, Gregory J. Barnett, John C. Meier, Noon Orsatti, Ernie F. Orsatti, Kym Washington Longino |
| Music | Henry Mancini |
| Sound | Henry Mancini |
| Costume design | Winnie D. Brown, Stephanie Cozart Burton, Lola Kemp |
| Makeup | Stephanie Cozart Burton, Lola Kemp, Winnie D. Brown |
| Hairstyling | Stephanie Cozart Burton, Lola Kemp, Winnie D. Brown |
| Budget | 30.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 25.421.633 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Sep 14, 1990 / PG
Australia / Dec 20, 1990 / PG
Japan / Aug 10, 1991 / G
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Germany / Sep 04, 1991 / 6
Physical media
South Korea / Jun 01, 1991 / All
TV
Slovakia / Feb 28, 1998 / 12 / Markíza
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