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.”
Overview
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
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Jack Lemmon
as Ed Horman
Sissy Spacek
as Beth Horman
Melanie Mayron
as Terry Simon
John Shea
as Charles Horman
Charles Cioffi
as Captain Ray Tower
David Clennon
as Consul Phil Putnam
Richard Venture
as U.S. Ambassador
Jerry Hardin
as Colonel Sean Patrick
Richard Bradford
as Andrew Babcock
Joe Regalbuto
as Frank Teruggi
Keith Szarabajka
as David Holloway
John Doolittle
as David McGeary
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Polygram Pictures • Edward Lewis Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Missing?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Missing (1982).
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 and released in 1982. It is a drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Missing?▼
Missing has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Missing?▼
The cast of Missing includes Jack Lemmon as Ed Horman, Sissy Spacek as Beth Horman, Melanie Mayron as Terry Simon, John Shea as Charles Horman, Charles Cioffi as Captain Ray Tower and more.
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