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Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Universal Studios
 (1982)
122 mins
PG
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 7.7 (4,401 votes)
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The first American film by Costa-Gavras.
This political thriller has its origins in an actual event - the disappearance of a young American writer and filmmaker, Charles Horman (John Shea), during a South American military coup. Jack Lemmon stars as Charles' father, Ed Horman, a prominent new York businessman, who comes to the aid of Charles' wife, Beth (Sissy Spacek), in her desperate search for her missing husband. They are led in circles, up blind alleys and are confronted with lies and false hopes from both U.S. and foreign officials. But they frantically trudge on together, overcoming their past difference until the painful, shattering conclusion.... |
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Jack Lemmon
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Ed Horman
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| Sissy Spacek
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Beth Horman
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| Melanie Mayron
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Terry Simon
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| John Shea
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Charles 'Charlie' Horman
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| Charles Cioffi
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Capt. Ray Tower, USN
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| David Clennon
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Consul Phil Putnam
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Costa-Gavras |
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Edward Lewis; Mildred Lewis |
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Costa-Gavras; Thomas Hauser; Donald Stewart |
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Goofs: Anachronisms: Several late-70s AMC/VAM (Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos S.A.) cars such as Hornets and Pacers appear throughout the movie, despite depicting events in 1973. (more) Trivia: Years after the film's release, with the advent of advanced DNA testing, it was determined that the body shipped back to the United States (as seen in the film's final image) was NOT that of Charles Horman. Joyce Horman actively continues to search for the truth behind her husband's capture and murder. (more) Filming Locations: Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico (more) Quotes: Capt. Ray Tower, USN: You gotta learn to stay ahead of the power curve, kid. (more) Awards: Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 13 nominations (more)
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