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Vanishing Act (1986): Cast

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Vanishing Act is a 1986 mystery film directed by David Greene, starring Mike Farrell as Harry Kenyon, Elliott Gould and Margot Kidder. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Vanishing Act (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
David Greene
Genre
Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vanishing Act About?

The premise of Vanishing Act without spoilers.

A beautiful stranger claims to be Harry’s wife, stirring doubt. While honeymooning in the Rockies, Harry reports his new wife missing to police. Days later a woman escorted by the local priest insists she is the missing spouse, yet Harry cannot recognize her. The tension builds between an impostor and a husband whose perception may be unraveling.

Vanishing Act Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • hitchcockian
  • newlywed couple
  • honeymoon
  • murder play
  • stage thriller
  • whodunnit
  • hitchcockian thriller
  • whodunnit mystery
  • parade
  • lieutenant
  • sandwich
  • police investigation
+8 more
  • missing person
  • gambling
  • foreign language adaptation
  • corned beef
  • catholic priest
  • remake
  • based on play
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Vanishing Act Cast & Characters

Mike Farrell leads the cast as Harry Kenyon, with Elliott Gould as Lieutenant Rudameyer and Margot Kidder as Chris Kenyon. Directed by David Greene; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Greene

More films directed by David Greene, best-rated first: Godspell, The Girl Next Door, Bella Mafia and Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II.

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Vanishing Act Also Known As

Also known as “失踪之谜”.

Also known as
  • 失踪之谜

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FAQ

Vanishing Act FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Vanishing Act?

Vanishing Act runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Vanishing Act released?

Vanishing Act was released on May 4, 1986.

Who directed Vanishing Act?

Vanishing Act was directed by David Greene.

More films by David Greene

Who is in the cast of Vanishing Act?

Vanishing Act stars Mike Farrell as Harry Kenyon, Elliott Gould as Lieutenant Rudameyer and Margot Kidder as Chris Kenyon, among 8 credited actors.

Does Vanishing Act have a post-credit scene?

No. Vanishing Act has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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