Vanished (1995): Cast & Plot
Vanished is a 1995 romantic drama directed by George Kaczender, starring Lisa Rinna as Marielle Delauney, Maurice Godin and George Hamilton. It is based on Vanished by Danielle Steel. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- George Kaczender
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBC Productions
- Based on
- Vanished by Danielle Steel
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vanished About?
The premise of Vanished without spoilers, adapted from Vanished by Danielle Steel. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Vanished is the story of the mysterious abduction of the son of a man and woman - an almost unthinkable tragedy.
Vanished Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- kidnapping
- dead child
- death of child
- based on novel
Vanished Cast & Characters
Lisa Rinna leads the cast as Marielle Delauney, with Maurice Godin as Charles Delauney and George Hamilton as Malcolm Patterson. Directed by George Kaczender; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Kaczender
- Lisa Rinna as Marielle Delauney
- Maurice Godin as Charles Delauney
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George Hamilton as Malcolm Patterson - Daniela Akerblom as Birgit Saunders
Also Starring in Vanished
· 12 more- Alex D. Linz Teddy
- Robert Hays John Taylor
- Kenneth Welsh Bill Palmer
- Lawrence Dane Judge Morrison
- Ron Lea Tom Armour
- Richard Zeman Principal (uncredited)
- Robert Higden Unemployed Man (uncredited)
- Matt Holland Patrick
- Sheena Larkin Mrs. Griffin
- Domini Blythe Marielle's Mother
- Albert Millaire Dr. Verbeuf
- Victor Knight Haverford
More from George Kaczender
More films directed by George Kaczender: Maternal Instincts, Ebbie, Where Are My Children? and Betrayal of Trust.
Vanished Plot Summary
What happens in Vanished from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marielle Delauney, Lisa Rinna is happily married to Charles Delauney, Maurice Godin, and they share a four-year-old son named Andre. After a visit from Marielle’s parents, who warn her about Charles, the family embarks on a Swiss holiday. While Marielle is greeted by a neighbor, Andre dashes into a lake to fetch a ball and tragically drowns. Charles blames Marielle for the accident, and the terrible event triggers a nervous breakdown in her.
Full summary
The whole story of Vanished, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Vanished?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Marielle Delauney's first child who tragically dies?
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Vanished FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Vanished, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vanished?
Vanished runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Vanished released?
Vanished was released on April 2, 1995.
Who directed Vanished?
Vanished was directed by George Kaczender.
More films by George Kaczender Who is in the cast of Vanished?
Vanished stars Lisa Rinna as Marielle Delauney, Maurice Godin as Charles Delauney and George Hamilton as Malcolm Patterson, among 16 credited actors.
Is Vanished based on a book?
Yes. Vanished is adapted from Vanished by Danielle Steel.
Does Vanished have a post-credit scene?
No. Vanished has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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