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Where Are the Children?

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
290
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Where Are the Children? (1986)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy... Read allIn Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
290
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  • Director
    • Bruce Malmuth
  • Writers
    • Mary Higgins Clark(novel)
    • Jack Sholder
  • Stars
    • Jill Clayburgh
    • Max Gail
    • Harley Cross
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Malmuth
  • Writers
    • Mary Higgins Clark(novel)
    • Jack Sholder
  • Stars
    • Jill Clayburgh
    • Max Gail
    • Harley Cross
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    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Frederic Forrest in Where Are the Children? (1986)
    Frederic Forrest in Where Are the Children? (1986)
    Jill Clayburgh in Where Are the Children? (1986)

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    Jill Clayburgh
    Jill Clayburgh
    • Nancy Holder Eldridgeas Nancy Holder Eldridge
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Clay Eldridgeas Clay Eldridge
    Harley Cross
    Harley Cross
    • Michael Eldridgeas Michael Eldridge
    Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois
    • Missy Eldridgeas Missy Eldridge
    Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson
    • Dorothy Prentissas Dorothy Prentiss
    Barnard Hughes
    Barnard Hughes
    • Jonathan Knowlesas Jonathan Knowles
    Frederic Forrest
    Frederic Forrest
    • Courtney Parrishas Courtney Parrish
    James Purcell
    • Robin Legleras Robin Legler
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Chief Coffinas Chief Coffin
    Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle
    • Deputy Bernie Milesas Deputy Bernie Miles
    Joseph Hindy
    • Detective Morellaas Detective Morella
    Devin Ratray
    Devin Ratray
    • Neil Keeneyas Neil Keeney
    Zev Braun
    • J.D. Quillas J.D. Quill
    Christopher Murney
    Christopher Murney
    • Lenny Barronas Lenny Barron
    Ted O'Brien
    • Newscasteras Newscaster
    Dan Lounsbery
    • Mailman Jenksas Mailman Jenks
    Evan James
    • Gas Station Attendantas Gas Station Attendant
    • (as Evan Malmuth)
    Bruce Malmuth
    Bruce Malmuth
    • Restaurant Owneras Restaurant Owner
    • Director
      • Bruce Malmuth
    • Writers
      • Mary Higgins Clark(novel)
      • Jack Sholder
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    • Trivia
      The novel by Mary Higgins Clark was inspired by the real-life case of Alice Crimmins, who was accused of murdering her children in New York in 1965.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      I Fell In Love Long Ago
      Music & Lyrics by Fred F. Forrest Sr.
      Performed by Frederic Forrest Jr.

    User reviews3

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    4/10
    Where are they?
    This movie is straight out of the 1980s. The mother is ridiculous in her interactions. Everyone, not just the villain, appeared to be mentally ill. The entire movie was shot during a rainstorm, which furthered the craziness. There wasn't anything about the movie that was really R other than the subject matter.
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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grenzenloses Leid einer Mutter
    • Filming locations
      • Bourne, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Braun Entertainment Group
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi V Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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