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The Vanishing

The Vanishing

Obsession is the ultimate weapon.

19936.11h 49m

Overview

The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.

Directed by George Sluizer
Written by Todd Graff, Tim Krabbé
Produced by Larry Brezner, Paul Schiff
Box Office0Revenue: $14.5M

Top Cast

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Jeff Harriman

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Barney Cousins

Nancy Travis

Nancy Travis

Rita Baker

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Diane Shaver

Park Overall

Park Overall

Lynn

Lisa Eichhorn

Lisa Eichhorn

Helene Cousins

George Hearn

George Hearn

Arthur Bernard

Lynn Hamilton

Lynn Hamilton

Miss Carmichael

M

Maggie Linderman

Denise Cousins

G

Garrett Bennett

Cop at Gas Station

Themes & Keywords

buried aliveremake

About The Vanishing

The Vanishing is a thriller, drama, mystery, horror film released in 1993 exploring themes of buried alive, remake. Directed by George Sluizer, it stars Kiefer Sutherland, Jeff Bridges, Nancy Travis. The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.

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