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Where Are the Children? (1986)

R | | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 8 September 1986 (USA)
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Two children are kidnapped and held for ransom by a madman. Soon, however, the children's father begins to suspect that their mother may possibly have had something to do with the crime.

Director:

Bruce Malmuth

Writers:

Mary Higgins Clark (novel), Jack Sholder

Stars:

Jill Clayburgh, Max Gail, Harley Cross | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Jill Clayburgh ... Nancy Holder Eldridge
Max Gail ... Clay Eldridge
Harley Cross ... Michael Eldridge
Elisabeth Harnois ... Missy Eldridge
Elizabeth Wilson ... Dorothy Prentiss
Barnard Hughes ... Jonathan Knowles
Frederic Forrest ... Courtney Parrish
James Purcell James Purcell ... Robin Legler
Clifton James ... Chief Coffin
Eriq La Salle ... Deputy Bernie Miles
Joseph Hindy Joseph Hindy ... Detective Morella
Devin Ratray ... Neil Keeney
Zev Braun Zev Braun ... J.D. Quill
Christopher Murney ... Lenny Barron
Ted O'Brien Ted O'Brien ... Newscaster
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psychological thriller | thunderstorm | child kidnapping | birthday | murder | See All (26) »

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The cast includes two Oscar nominees: Jill Clayburgh and Frederic Forrest. See more »

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I Fell In Love Long Ago
Music & Lyrics by Fred F. Forrest Sr.
Performed by Frederic Forrest Jr.
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Moody, atmospheric thriller with Frederic Forrest a standout
2 August 1999 | by Aldanoli – See all my reviews

A moody, atmospheric thriller based on a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, with Jill Clayburgh in the lead as a woman-with-a-past who just might have murdered her own children. Max Gail (remember him from *Barney Miller*?) has a thankless role as her husband; but the real treat is that under-rated chameleon of an actor, Frederic Forrest, who will probably be remembered as the best character actor of his generation. Besides Forrest, the most memorable character here is the setting--a small New England village on a lush autumn day with a storm brewing. How wonderful it would be to have Max and Jill's house . . ..
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 1986 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Az első számú gyanúsított See more »

Filming Locations:

Bourne, Massachusetts, USA See more »

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Braun Entertainment Group, Columbia Pictures, Delphi V Productions See more »
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Color (Metrocolor)

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1.85 : 1
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