Find My Child (TV 1983)
"Adam" (original title)

After their child is abducted, John and Reve Walsh are trying to find him. But, shortly after that, Adam is found dead.

Director:

Michael Tuchner

Writer:

Allan Leicht

Stars:

Daniel J. Travanti, JoBeth Williams, Martha Scott

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel J. Travanti	...	John Walsh
JoBeth Williams	...	Reve Walsh
Martha Scott	...	Gram Walsh
Richard Masur	...	Jay Howell
Paul Regina	...	Joe Walsh
Mason Adams	...	Ray Mellette
Tony Frank	...	Lt. Richard Hynds
John M. Jackson	...	Det. Jim Gibbons
Alex Harvey	...	Det. Jack Hoffman
John Boston	...	Adam Walsh
John Perry Edson	...	Congressman Clay Shaw (as John Perry Edson Jr.)
Rick Stokes	...	Congressman James Sensenbrenner Jr
Robert Ginnaven	...	Det. Vincent Corrao
Robin Bradley	...	Julie Patz
Gary Moody	...	Jeff

Storyline

After their child is abducted, John and Reve Walsh are trying to find him. But, shortly after that, Adam is found dead.

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Plot Keywords:

sexual predator | serial killer m.o. | boy | missing child | missing person | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Find My Child

Filming Locations:

Houston, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alan Landsburg Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2008, The Hollywood Police Department closed the case of the murder of Adam Walsh, naming Ottis Elwood Toole (1947-1996) the killer of Adam Walsh. Ottis Toole was a prolific serial killer who along with his partner-in-crime Henry Lee Lucas are thought to have been responsible for dozens of murders across the United States. Ottis Toole confessed in graphic detail how he kidnapped and murdered Adam Walsh in 1983, shortly after his arrest. He then recanted and then confessed again, only later to recant once again. In 1991, after he was exposed as a vicious serial killer, Jeffery Dahmer was considered a strong suspect in the case, because in 1981 he lived in Miami Beach, Florida a short distance from the now defunct Hollywood Mall. There are also several witnesses who to this day swear they saw him at the Hollywood Mall on July 27, 1981. After a "thorough" review of the case, The HPD concluded it was Ottis Toole who was responsible.

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Connections

Followed by Adam: His Song Continues (1986)

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Soundtracks

"Peace Prayer"
Lyrics adapted from St. Francis of Assisi
Music by John Foley, S.J.

User Reviews

Get out the tissue

You'll need it. Adam is a wonderful movie based on the heart wrenching story of Adam Walsh. The movie gives insight into what it is like to have child kidnapped, and the emotions that go along this roller coaster. The acting is great and well written. Since its a tv movie it isn't on very often but try lifetime. It is well worth the effort.