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5.9/10   93 votes
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Writers (WGA):
Jack Baugh (book) and
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1 March 1993 (USA) more
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Three young men decide to make easy money by mass kidnapping. After careful preparations, they hijack... more | add synopsis
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Delivers a fine picture of a flawed kidnapping........ more (5 total)

Cast

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Karl Malden ... Ed Ray

Tim Ransom ... Fred Woods

Travis Fine ... Rick Schoenfeld
Tom Hodges ... Jim Schoenfeld

Julie Harris ... Odessa Ray
Robert Zameroski ... Tim Pearson (as Bobby Zameroski)

Jonathan Hernandez ... Ricardo Alanzo
Debra Bluford ... Mrs. Rogers

Kevin Brief ... Deputy Simpson
Brendan McCurdy ... Peter Rogers
Ken Boehr ... Jack Pearson
Cara Coffman ... Sally Rogers
John Dunbar ... Deputy
Peggy Freisen ... Mrs. Clifford
Dick Solowicz ... Leroy Tatum
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Also Known As:
Vanished Without a Trace (UK)
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Runtime:
89 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Delivers a fine picture of a flawed kidnapping........, 11 September 2009
7/10
Author: merklekranz from United States

Going nowhere, three losers decide to plan an elaborate kidnapping of a school bus load of children. The sad thing is, they actually go through with it, and things rapidly spiral out of control. The adult acting includes a fine, believable, performance from Karl Malden, as the school bus driver. The non actors, including all of the children, are spectacularly unimpressive. Nevertheless, despite some required "feel good" subplots, the story maintains interest. For those that demand a certain amount of realism in their entertainment, "Vanished Without a Trace" will provide a satisfying viewing experience. I know I liked it. Recommended - MERK

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