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Ghost Dad is a american film of genre Fantastic directed by Sidney Poitier released in USA on 29 june 1990 with Bill Cosby
Ghost Dad (1990)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 29 june 1990
Length 1h25
Directed by Sidney Poitier
OriginUSA
Themes Ghost films
Rating44%
Papa est un fantôme (titre original : Ghost Dad) est un film américain réalisé par Sidney Poitier, sorti en 1990.
Synopsis
Obsédé par sa carrière professionnelle, Elliot Hopper est très peu présent à la maison pour s'occuper de ses trois enfants au point même qu'Amanda, sa petite dernière, ne connaît sa voix que par le répondeur téléphonique. Chaque fois qu'ils expriment des désirs ou des besoins, Elliot remet au lendemain. Tout bascule lorsqu'Elliot meurt dans accident de taxi conduit par un chauffeur imprudent. Pensant s'en être sorti indemne, Elliot finit par se rendre compte qu'il est devenu un fantôme. Le ciel lui a accordé un délai de trois jours pour régler ses affaires et s'occuper de sa famille. Il revient donc auprès de Diane, Danny et Amanda. Ils sont les seuls à percevoir leur défunt père.Actors
Bill Cosby
(Elliot Hopper)
Ian Bannen
(Sir Edith Moser)
Kimberly Russell
(Diane Hopper)
Denise Nicholas
(Joan)
Christine Ebersole
(Carol)
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