Bill cosby, ian bannen elliot hopper is a widower with three children, he is currently working on a deal. He spends all his time working to secure a crucial business deal that would put his accounts in the black. Cosby plays elliot, a workaholic widower with three children danny salim grant, amanda brooke fontainbe, and the teenage diane kimberly russell. It was critically panned and remains poitiers last directorial effort.
Bill cosby in ghost dad 1990 bill cosby and salim grant in ghost dad 1990 bill. As an overworked widower, elliot hopper cosby is on the verge of completing a major business deal when he takes a harrowing taxi ride that ends in the bottom of the river. John goodman becomes king of great britain and hilarity assumes. Ghost dad is a 1991 comedy about a workaholic widower, elliot harper bill cosby, with three children who is killed in taxicab accident and comes back as a.
There are some moments of inappropriate behavior for instance, after emerging from the car accident seemingly unharmed, a police officer approaches cosby and. Ghost dad is a desperately unfunny film a strained, contrived construction that left me shaking my head in amazement. I like bill cosby, but i wasnt overly fond of ghost dad. But he gets into a cab that the maniac driver crashes, and the next thing he realizes is that hes floating around and landing in the. A startlingly misconceived effort from director sidney poitier and star bill cosby, ghost dad is a listless. As an overworked widower, elliot hopper cosby is on the.
Ghost dad 90 bill cosby brooke fontaine salim grant kimberly. Sidney poitier directs bill cosby in this heartwarming comedy about a father of three whose. Ghost dad dvd, 1990 ghostdad movie bill cosby kimberly. I remember watching it on television back around 9293 when bill cosby was still a very hot commodity and there were 1015 min of deleted scenes not seen on the actual. Elliot is working on a business deal to get the family out of debt when he climbs into the taxicab of a maniacal satanist. Watch ghost dad trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Thirteen years after working together on a piece of the action, bill cosby and sidney poitier team up once again to assault the movie going public with ghost dad. Overview of ghost dad, 1990, directed by sidney poitier, with bill cosby, denise nicholas, barry corbin, at turner classic movies. Bill cosby filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. How could sidney poitier, a skilled filmmaker with an actors sense of timing, have been the director of this mess. Bill cosby full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Directed by sidney poitier, music score by henry mancini, starring bill cosby, kimberly russel, denise nicholas, christine ebersole, barry corbin and ian bannen as sir edith moser, ghost dad is a family comedy set around tragedy. William bill cosby 6 episodes 20052017 fat albert 2004 men of.
With helen mirren being spooked in winchester, awfully good movies has a far scarier ghost for you. But at the same time it is also not what so many people say it is which is a horrible movie or even the worst movie of all time. Dec 03, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Kimberly russell, who played cosbys daughter in the 1990 film ghost dad, on monday told ets brooke anderson cosby always treated her professionally. Still, the movie has its moments, and my favorite character is still the cab driver, whos just hilarious. Bill cosby, kimberly russell, denise nicholas, ian bannen, christine ebersole, barry corbin, salim grant, brooke fontaine, dakin matthews. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the. Ghost dad sidney poitier, bill cosby, kimberly russell. I dont care what anyone else has said this is a great movie.
Oct 15, 2015 the only ghost here is bill cosbys movie career. Ok so lets be honest here ghost dad is not any place near to being a great movie or the best movie you will ever watch. Ghost dad is a 1990 american fantasy comedy film directed by sidney poitier and starring bill cosby, in which a widower s spirit is able to communicate with his children after his death. Thirteen years after working together on a piece of the action, bill cosby and sidney poitier team up once again to assault the moviegoing public with ghost dad. How does bill cosby, so capable on television, get himself into movie disaster zones like this movie and his previous one, leonard part 6. It seems like his wife illness was very costly and this deal could put them out of the red. Bill cosbys ghost dad costar says he always acted professionally on set duration. Now a ghost, he must learn how to be seen and heard so he can take care of his family. Released june 19th, 1990, ghost dad stars billcosby, kimberlyrussell, denisenicholas, ianbannen the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 24. Ghost dad trailer directed by sidney poitier and starring bill cosby, kimberly russell, denise nicholas, ian bannen, christine ebersole. Bill cosby s ghost dad costar says he always acted professionally on set duration. Bill cosby vintage htf rare movie pre owned complete.
Bill cosby, denise nicholas, kimberly russell, ian. The adventures that cosby goes through in this movie while he is a ghost are interesting. When widowed businessman elliot hopper bill cosby goes hurtling off of a. Ghost dad may be the dumbest majorstudio movie of this nonetoo bright. Ghost dad dvd, 1990 ghostdad movie bill cosby kimberly russell sidney poitier. Ghost dad 90 bill cosby brooke fontaine salim grant kimberly russell. This mess of a film stars bill cosby as elliot hopper, a widower whose life is so busy, he records bedtime stories for his youngest. Til the movie ghost dad starring bill cosby was directed by sidney poitier. Ghost dad awfully good movies 1990 bill cosby paranormal comedy subscribe for more joblo original videos here.
Details about ghost dad dvd, 1990 ghostdad movie bill cosby kimberly russell sidney poitier. See the full list of ghost dad cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Cut to the living room as nc douses himself in gasoline while bill cosby dialogue plays in the background. Ghost dad is a 1990 american fantasy comedy film directed by sidney poitier and starring bill cosby, in which a widowers spirit is able to communicate with his children after his death.
With bill cosby, kimberly russell, denise nicholas, ian bannen. Its pure entertainment, and taken for its own sake, ghost dad is a fun movie for older kids and parents. After a fatal car accident, hopper now a ghost must clinch the deal from the afterlife to secure his. As part of the publicity for the movie, a ghost dad novelization written by mel cebulash was. In ghost dad, bill cosby mugs and winks and cavorts his way through a movie most of us thought wed never see. Ghost dad stars bill cosby as a workaholic father who is never at home and leaves all of his reponsibilities to his oldest daughter. Take up for women, try to do something heroic i was alone with him, russell told et. I have seen this movie several times and bill cosby is funny, a single dad trying to raise 3 children until he has his accident and becomes a ghost. Bill cosby filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career.
This vintage original still shows a very rare photo of bill cosby with childstars brooke fontaine, salim grant and kimberly russell. I mean, after cosbys last film, the ineffable leonard part 6, who. Other members of the cast not necessarily in the movie still. Elliot hopper bill cosby is a widowed single dad who is utterly fixated on his familys financial wellbeing. This vintage original still shows a very rare photo of from left to right ian bannen and bill cosby. Now a ghost, he must learn how to be seen and heard so he can take. Ghost dad may be the dumbest majorstudio movie of this nonetoobright. Elliot hopper, played by bill cosby, is a recent widower with three. Ghost dad 90 bill cosby brooke fontaine salim grant. 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.
Elliot hopper bill cosby is a recently widowed father of three who has nearly bankrupted the family in attempts to save his lingering wife. Ghost dad is a much better film than it is given credit. Mi vida loca 1993 full movie mejor calidadbest qualite duration. I tell you if you have never watch this movie, try it then make your opinion. Gh dad dvd color full screen ntsc brand newstill sealed andrew laszlo. Bill cosby is in a car accident and his ghost is thrown out of his body apparently, it is genetic because his. He spends all his time working to secure a crucial business deal. Sidney poitier directs bill cosby in this heartwarming comedy about a father of.
The movies acrew featured composer henry mancini and production. Ghost dad 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. As elliott hopper, the overworked, unattentive dad in ghost dad, cosby is, on the large. Ghost dad 1990 elliot hopper bill cosby is a widowed single dad who is utterly fixated on his familys financial wellbeing. Cosby plays elliot, a workaholic widower with three children danny salim grant, amanda brooke fontainbe, and the teenage diane more. Parents need to know that ghost dad is a 1990 comedy starring bill cosby as a father who, after becoming a ghost after a ludicrous car accident, must learn to put his family ahead of his career. Feb 27, 20 bill cosby stars as a man who is caught between here and the hereafter in this warmhearted family comedy directed by sidney poitier. But, if theres anything this movie has taught me, its that death is no reason to stop working. However, this leaves his three children pining for his attention. Ghost dad dvd bill cosby actor, kimberly russell actor, sidney poitier director rated. His oldest daughter begins to resent him when he forgets her birthday. Released june 19th, 1990, ghost dad stars billcosby, kimberlyrussell, denisenicholas, ianbannen the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 24 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Cosby also hosted a cbs special, kids say the darndest things on february 6, 1995, which was followed after as a full season show, with cosby as host, from january 9, 1998, to june 23, 2000. I love this movie when i watched as kid, and love it even more when i watched with my 4 kids 17 yrs old 3yrs old last night.
Ghost dad may be the dumbest majorstudio movie of this nonetoobright summer. This mess of a film stars bill cosby as elliot hopper, a widower whose life is so busy, he records bedtime stories for his youngest daughter to play on a cassette recorder. Ghost dad awfully good movies 1990 bill cosby paranormal. As americas foremost tv dad, heathcliffe huxtable on the cosby show, cosby is warm, wise and lovable. Bill cosby mugs so uncontrollably that it looks as if he may be the victim of a muscular disorder in the inane and unfunny ghost dad. Critically panned and called one of the worst movies of all time, sidney poitier never directed again. Bill cosby stars as a man who is caught between here and the hereafter in this warmhearted family comedy directed by sidney poitier. Sad to think future generations may never see it because of what one actor was acused of doing outside of the movie, which had nothing to do with the movie. His late wifes illness was very expensive and this deal could bring them out of the red. As elliott hopper, the overworked, unattentive dad. Elliot hopper, a widower with three children, is currently working on a deal. Despite that, it was nominated for three young artist awards. Ghost dad is a 1990 american fantasy comedy film directed by sidney poitier and starring bill cosby, in which a widowers spirit is able to communicate with his. Sidney poitier directs bill cosby in this heartwarming comedy about a father of three whose spirit leaves his body to return to his house.
Bill cosby as ghost dad, directed by sidney poitier. Bill cosby filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. There are times when the movie veers into utter absurdity, even by ghost story standards, and some of the humor is a bit iffy for younger kids, but overall the movie is funny. There were times when i would have to rehearse a scene in his trailer or he. Ghost dad is a 1990 american fantasy comedy film directed by sidney poitier and starring bill cosby, in which a widowers spirit. Kimberly russell, who played cosby s daughter in the 1990 film ghost dad, on monday told ets brooke anderson cosby always treated her professionally.