Missing (1982)

Ed Horman thought that being an American would guarantee his safety. His family believed that being Americans would guarantee them the truth. They were all wrong.

Missing (1982) poster

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.

Director: Costa-Gavras
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 123 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vangelis
Cinematography: Ricardo Aronovich
Editing: Françoise Bonnot
Production: Universal Pictures, Polygram Pictures, Edward Lewis Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en

Themes

Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Government Corruption Exposed, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets

Keywords

journalist, corruption, based on novel or book, coup d'etat, dictatorship, based on true story, chile, conspiracy, disappearance, south america, military, military coup, missing, disappeared

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Missing about?
Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.
Who directed Missing?
Missing was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in Missing?
Missing stars Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Melanie Mayron, John Shea, Charles Cioffi, David Clennon.
How long is Missing?
Missing has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is Missing?
Missing is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Missing?
Missing had a budget of $10M.
How much did Missing gross?
Missing grossed $14M worldwide.
Where was Missing produced?
Missing was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Missing?
The themes of Missing include: Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Government Corruption Exposed, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets.