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The Disappearance of Christina (1993): Cast & Plot

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The Disappearance of Christina is a 1993 drama thriller directed by Karen Arthur, starring Claire Yarlett as Christina Seldon, John Stamos and Robert Carradine. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Disappearance of Christina (1993) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Karen Arthur
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Crime
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Disappearance of Christina About?

The premise of The Disappearance of Christina without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Joe and Christina’s marriage is strained, and a sailing weekend with their married friends turns disastrous when Christina disappears and is declared dead. Although police suspect Joe of murder, he becomes convinced she’s still alive as strange events unfold. While uncovering unsettling details about his missing wife, Joe can’t tell whom to trust.

The Disappearance of Christina Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • sailing
  • sailboat
  • obsession
  • disappearance
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Cast & crew

The Disappearance of Christina Cast & Characters

Claire Yarlett leads the cast as Christina Seldon, with John Stamos as Joe Seldon and Robert Carradine as Michael Kroft. Directed by Karen Arthur; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Disappearance of Christina

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From the director

More from Karen Arthur

More films directed by Karen Arthur: The Christmas Blessing, The Lost Child, Journey of the Heart and Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story.

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Plot

The Disappearance of Christina Plot Summary

What happens in The Disappearance of Christina from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Joe Seldon [John Stamos] is a Los Angeles businessman who is married to his wife Christina and works with his best friend Mike Croft [Robert Carradine]. One day, while Joe and Christina are out sailing with Mike Croft [Robert Carradine] and his wife Lilly Kroft [Kim Delaney] on their boat, Christina disappears from the deck alone.

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The whole story of The Disappearance of Christina, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Disappearance of Christina?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main protagonist who discovers Christina's disappearance?

Cars

Cars in The Disappearance of Christina

18 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1973 Chevrolet K-20.

All 18 cars
  • 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in The Disappearance of Christina 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet K-20 in The Disappearance of Christina 1973 Chevrolet K-20 Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Lumina in The Disappearance of Christina 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Important role
  • 1982 Buick Century in The Disappearance of Christina 1982 Buick Century Minor role

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The Disappearance of Christina FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Disappearance of Christina?

The Disappearance of Christina runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Disappearance of Christina released?

The Disappearance of Christina was released in 1993.

Who directed The Disappearance of Christina?

The Disappearance of Christina was directed by Karen Arthur.

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Who is in the cast of The Disappearance of Christina?

The Disappearance of Christina stars Claire Yarlett as Christina Seldon, John Stamos as Joe Seldon and Robert Carradine as Michael Kroft, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Disappearance of Christina have a post-credit scene?

No. The Disappearance of Christina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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