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Ghost Dad is a 1990 American fantasy comedy film directed by Sidney Poitier (in his final directorial effort) and starring Bill Cosby, in which a widower 's spirit is able to communicate with his children after his death. It was a critical and box office bomb . The film was nominated for three Young Artist Awards. [3]
Jun 29, 1990 · Ghost Dad: Directed by Sidney Poitier. With Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen. A widowed father tries to support his children after he becomes a ghost in an accident.
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- Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Sidney Poitier
- 1990-06-29
Sidney Poitier directs Bill Cosby in this heartwarming comedy about a father of three whose spirit leaves his body to return to his house, be with his children, and plan for their futures. 974 IMDb 4.4 1 h 24 min 1990. X-Ray 13+. Fantasy · Comedy · Fantastic.
- 84 min
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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- Sidney Poitier
- PG
- 16
Ghost Dad PG 1990 1h 24m Kids & Family Fantasy List 6% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 32% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Elliot Hopper (Bill Cosby) is a widowed single dad who is utterly fixated on his ...
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- Sidney Poitier
- PG
- Bill Cosby
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"Boo! Get ready for a nostalgia ride with the official trailer of the classic supernatural comedy, 'Ghost Dad (1990)'. Bill Cosby stars as Elliot Hopper, a h...
A widowed father becomes a ghost after a car accident and tries to save his family from poverty and grief. He returns to his house as a spirit and schemes to finish his business deal and get health insurance before his death is discovered.