Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Melanie Mayron

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman, this is the story of an American father of conservative background who comes to a South American country to search for his missing son, a journalist. E...( read more  read more... )d joins with his daughter-in-law Beth, who like her husband is politically polarized from the father, in prying through the bureaucracy and dangerous political intrigue in search of their son and husband. Little by little, the father comes to realize that his own beloved government is not telling him the truth.

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PG, 2 hrs. 2 min.

Directed by: Costa-Gavras

Release Date: February 12, 1982

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DVD Release Date: November 23, 2004

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  • September 25, 2009
    A heartbreaking, honest and emotional film, Lemmon and Spacek are exceptional!
  • December 7, 2008
    A thoughtful, sad docu-drama about the true story of an American father searching for his left-wing son who went missing during the Chilean coup d'état of '73. The pace and production is very late 70s / early 80s, but the story absorbs you into the journey the characters undertake.
  • September 14, 2008
    Sad.
  • November 24, 2007
    Well-made and engaging. We had to watch this in High School and I enjoyed it.
  • November 23, 2007
    Terrific job by Lemmon and Spacek. Strongly Recommended.
  • November 9, 2009
    Costa-Gavras is still a political genius. Missing is a compelling proposal of governmental totalitarianism, and propelled with a remarkable screenplay, Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek fight a monstruous entity with their own human measures while seeking a ghost that cannot even be f...( read more)elt anymore. Conservatism starts to be shattered once again... cinematically speaking.

    81/100
  • October 19, 2009
    Something to watch.....
  • September 13, 2009
    Very powerful and emotional film, it's riveting from start to finish. It's disturbing, thought provoking and unforgettable. Jack Lemmon gives one of his best performances and is amazing. Sissy Spacek displays her amazing versatility and gives a touching and outstanding performanc...( read more)e. Costa-Gavras' direction is very believable and realistic. What makes the film work so well is the rich and outstanding character development. Superb score.
  • July 11, 2009
    Drama politico con grandes actuaciones de Jack Lemmon y Sissy Spacek. El desarrollo del guión es excelente y eso se siente en la relación de los protagonistas que progresa mientras la esperanza de encontrar al esposo/hijo desaparecido se desvanece.
  • July 7, 2009
    A well written and well paced political drama. Jack Lemmon is wonderful. Kept me interested throughout.

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October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

This movie might have really been powerful, if it could have gotten out of its own way. full review

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