Missing (1982)

  • PG
  • 02/12/1982 (US)
  • Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • 2h 3m

Charlie 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.

Costa-Gavras

Director, Screenplay

Donald E. Stewart

Screenplay

Cast

Jack Lemmon's headshot

Jack Lemmon

Ed Horman
Sissy Spacek's headshot

Sissy Spacek

Beth Horman
Melanie Mayron's headshot

Melanie Mayron

Terry Simon
John Shea's headshot

John Shea

Charles Horman
Charles Cioffi's headshot

Charles Cioffi

Captain Ray Tower
David Clennon's headshot

David Clennon

Consul Phil Putnam
Richard Venture's headshot

Richard Venture

U.S. Ambassador
Jerry Hardin's headshot

Jerry Hardin

Colonel Sean Patrick

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