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Overview

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Director:
Stanley R. Jaffe
Writers:
Beth Gutcheon (novel)
Beth Gutcheon (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
4 February 1983 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Mystery more
Tagline:
One morning, Alex Selky got dressed, waved goodbye to his mother, set off for school and disappeared.
Plot:
An estranged mother tries desperately to find her missing 6-year-old son, even if it means earning the mistrust of her friends... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
Every parent's nightmare is brought to life.... more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Kate Nelligan ... Susan Selky

Judd Hirsch ... Al Menetti
David Dukes ... Graham Selky

Stockard Channing ... Jocelyn Norris
Jacqueline Brookes ... Margaret Mayo
Keith McDermott ... Philippe
Kathleen Widdoes ... Ms. Hauser
Danny Corkill ... Alex Selky (as Daniel Bryon Corkill)
Cheryl Giannini ... Pat Menetti
David Simon ... Eugene Menetti
William Duell ... Polygraph operator
Joan McMonagle ... Vivienne Grant
Louise Stubbs ... Malvina Robbins
Deborah Carlson ... Naomi Blum
Charles Brown ... Sachs
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Additional Details

Runtime:
120 min | Germany:116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:L | Australia:PG | USA:PG

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Susan Selky: [to Jocelyn] You have no idea what this feels like. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Man yan (2004) more

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Every parent's nightmare is brought to life...., 13 March 2000

OK, get a BOX of tissue before you sit and watch this film, you'll need it. Every parent's nightmare is brought to life in this tale of a missing child... "Without A Trace." Kate Nelligan is WONDERFUL as the grieving mother who's hope is put to the test. This movie takes you on a journey of your emotions, from the discovery of the child's disappearance, the pain and agony of the mother, the sudden loss of hope, and the INCREDIBLE, heart-tugging ending that leaves you with the biggest smile and teary eyes. I have NEVER seen a more satisfying ending to ANY movie than this one. Every time I watch it, I cry all over. This movie will forever hold a dear place in my heart.

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