Into Thin Air (1985)
Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 37min
- Drama
- 29 Oct 1985 (USA)
- TV Movie
Ellen Burstyn stars as the Canadian mother of a college student who vanishes mysteriously while driving back to school in the states. After having no luck from the police, she hires a private detective (Robert Prosky) to help her. Their...
See more »
Director:
Writer:
Stars:
Award:
- 1 nomination.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Cast verified as complete
| Ellen Burstyn | ... |
Joan Walker
|
|
| Robert Prosky | ... |
Jim Conway
|
|
| Sam Robards | ... |
Stephen Walker
|
|
| Nicholas Pryor | ... |
Larry Walker
|
|
| John Dennis Johnston | ... |
Earl Pike
|
|
| Patricia Smith | ... |
Olga Conway
|
|
| Tate Donovan | ... |
Brian Walker
|
|
 |
J.P. Bumstead | ... |
Agent Cameron
|
|
|
Bill Calvert | ... |
Rob Walker
|
| Britt Leach | ... |
Sgt. Keyes
|
|
| Ebbe Roe Smith | ... |
Kevin
|
|
|
|
Elizabeth Barclay | ... |
Girl in Gas Station
|
| Dale Wilson | ... |
FBI Agent Drake
|
|
| Babs Chula | ... |
Maggie
|
|
|
|
Ken Douglas | ... |
Lloyd Mason
|
| Tom McBeath | ... |
Bank Account Manager
|
|
| Antony Holland | ... |
Ben Loder
|
|
|
|
Paul Batten | ... |
Computer Executive
|
| Gary Hetherington | ... |
Police Sergeant
(as Gary Heatherington)
|
|
| Tom Heaton | ... |
V.W. Dealer
|
|
| Walter Marsh | ... |
Repair Shop Manager
(as Wally Marsh)
|
|
|
|
Pat Barlow | ... |
Motel Proprietress
|
| Garry Chalk | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
(as Gary Chalk)
|
|
|
|
Janet Hodgkinson | ... |
Secretary
|
| David Longworth | ... |
Grocery Store Owner
|
|
| Frank C. Turner | ... |
Motel Manager
|
|
|
|
Bob Metcalfe | ... |
Billy
|
| Caroline McWilliams | ... |
Assistant D.A. Towler
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| G.W. Bailey | ... |
Sergeant Frasier (uncredited)
|
|
| Michael O'Hare | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
|
|
James Tyson | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| Roger Young | ||
Written by
| George Rubino | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tony Ganz | ... | executive producer |
| Ron Howard | ... | executive producer |
| Joseph Stern | ... | producer |
| Irv Wilson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Brad Fiedel | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles Correll | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Eric A. Sears | ... | (as Eric Sears) |
Editorial Department
| John W. Carr | ... | assistant film editor (as John Carr) |
Casting By
| Judith Holstra | ||
| Marcia Ross | ||
Art Direction by
| Douglas Higgins | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rose Marie McSherry | ||
Costume Design by
| Judy Truchan | ||
Makeup Department
| Sherry Linder-Gygli | ... | hair stylist (as Sheri Linder) |
| Todd McIntosh | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Gordon Mark | ... | unit manager |
| Lorin Bennett Salob | ... | production manager (as Lorin B. Salob) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Craig Huston | ... | first assistant director |
| Sandra Mayo | ... | third assistant director |
| David W. Rose | ... | second assistant director (as David Rose) |
Art Department
| James H. Chow | ... | property master (as Jimmy Chow) |
| Paul Mulder | ... | assistant props |
Sound Department
| Larry Sutton | ... | sound mixer |
| Bill Wistrom | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Michael Clifford | ... | special effects (as Mike Clifford) |
Stunts
| Tony Morelli | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kenny Bates | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Andy Gill | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David R. Anderson | ... | gaffer (as David Anderson) |
| Cyrus Block | ... | camera operator |
| Dillard Brinson | ... | key grip |
| Theo Eglseder | ... | first assistant camera (as Theo Egleseder) |
| Chris Helcermanas-Benge | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Westman | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Michelle Allen | ... | extras casting |
| Lindsay Walker | ... | casting: Vancouver |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maureen Hiscox | ... | costumer |
| Monique Prudhomme | ... | costumer (as Monique Stranan) |
Music Department
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | supervising music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gayle Scott | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Peter Lassen | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Red Murphy | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Shirley Gill | ... | production accountant |
| Victoria Lucas | ... | production associate |
| Linda Sheehy-Brownstein | ... | production coordinator (as Linda Sheehy) |
| Karen Tan | ... | assistant accountant |
| Peter Wilson | ... | technical advisor |
Thanks
| John Zaritsky | ... | the producers wish to thank: producer of "Just Another Missing Kid" |
Production Companies
- Tony Ganz Productions
- Major H Productions (in association with)
- Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
Distributors
- CBS (1985) (United States) (tv)
- Falcon Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- ITC Entertainment Group
- JTC Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- La Cinq (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1990) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- New Star Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Platinum Disc (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Tower Vision (1987) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Videocast (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Segue Music (music editing)
- Extraordinary Casting (extras casting)
- Movie Magic (titles and opticals)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound post-production: rerecording and editorial sound effects)
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (the producers wish to thank: 'the fifth estate', producers of "Just Another Missing Kid")
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ellen Burstyn stars as the Canadian mother of a college student who vanishes mysteriously while driving back to school in the states. After having no luck from the police, she hires a private detective (Robert Prosky) to help her. Their tenacious pursuit of clues uncovers the grim details of her son's fate, leading to a shocking climax. Written by Joan Crawford & William Castle |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the real life case of Eric Wilson, who went missing after leaving his native Ottawa on July 10, 1978 to drive to Colorado for a summer college course. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of Just Another Missing Kid (1981). See more » |
| Quotes |
Joan Walker:
We did your job. See more » |