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Abduction (1987): Cast

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Abduction is a 1987 thriller directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Tracy Pollan as Kari Swenson, Geoffrey Blake and M. Emmet Walsh. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Abduction (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
NBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Abduction About?

The premise of Abduction without spoilers.

Based on the shocking true story of Olympic medalist Kari Swenson who was abducted by two “Mountain Men” while jogging in the foothills of the Rockies in Montana.

Abduction Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • olympic games
  • true crime
  • kidnapping
  • running
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Abduction Cast & Characters

Tracy Pollan leads the cast as Kari Swenson, with Geoffrey Blake as Paul Swenson and M. Emmet Walsh as Don Nichols. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; 36 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Stephen Gyllenhaal

More films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, best-rated first: Uncharitable, So B. It, Grassroots and Certain Fury.

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Abduction Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Abduction Of Kari Swenson” and “Kari Swenson elrablása”.

Also known as
  • The Abduction Of Kari Swenson
  • Kari Swenson elrablása

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Abduction FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Abduction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Abduction?

Abduction runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Abduction released?

Abduction was released on March 8, 1987.

Who directed Abduction?

Abduction was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.

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Who is in the cast of Abduction?

Abduction stars Tracy Pollan as Kari Swenson, Geoffrey Blake as Paul Swenson and M. Emmet Walsh as Don Nichols, among 36 credited actors.

Does Abduction have a post-credit scene?

No. Abduction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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