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Hide in Plain Sight (1980)
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13 November 1981 (Finland) morePlot:
This was based on a true story. About a man (Caan) who discovers that his ex-wife has disappeared along with their children... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Caan | ... | Thomas Hacklin | |
| Jill Eikenberry | ... | Alisa / Ali | |
| Robert Viharo | ... | Jack Scolese | |
| Joe Grifasi | ... | Matty Stanke | |
| Barbra Rae | ... | Ruthie Hacklin | |
| Kenneth McMillan | ... | Sam Marzetta | |
| Josef Sommer | ... | Jason R. Reid, Justice Dept. Strike Force | |
| Danny Aiello | ... | Sal Carvello | |
| Thomas Hill | ... | Bobby Momisa | |
| Chuck Hicks | ... | Frankie Irish | |
| Andy Fenwick | ... | Andy Hacklin (as Andrew Gordon Fenwick) | |
| Heather Bicknell | ... | Junie Hacklin | |
| David Clennon | ... | Richard Fieldston | |
| Peter Maloney | ... | Lee McHugh | |
| Ken Sylk | ... | Frantuzzi |
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Never saw this film directed by James Caan, who also appears in the title role. This movie must have gone directly to video because we don't recollect if it ever was released commercially. The picture has a "movie of the week" feeling to it, which could well be the reason for not having received a wider release.
The film makes an interesting point. Thomas Hacklin, a factory worker, has divorced his wife, but they have remained in friendly terms. We watch as Tom comes, at the start of the movie, to baby sit his son and daughter. Clearly, Tom adores these children.
His divorced wife has remarried the small time hoodlum Jack Solese. When this man runs into problems with the law, he is offered a release and witness protection in exchange for his cooperation in getting the principal mobsters in jail. When he complies and points the finger to the responsible guys, Jack and his family are relocated to Michigan. Tom, on the other hand, is not notified about the where abouts. Thus begins his quest for his own children.
James Caan, makes a good impression as the working class father. Jill Eikenberry plays Alisa, the woman who has settled in the area and loves Tom. The supporting cast is good. Robert Viharo, Joe Grifasi, Barbra Rae, Kenneth McMillan, Josef Sommer and Danny Aiello work well under Mr. Caan's direction.
This is a curiosity because it's the only film directed by Mr. Caan.