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Where are the Children?

Where are the Children?

Who is the killer? What is the reason? Why did he take them?

19866.01h 37mR

Overview

In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.

Directed by Bruce Malmuth
Written by Jack Sholder, Mary Higgins Clark
Produced by Zev Braun
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Top Cast

Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh

Nancy Holder Eldridge

Max Gail

Max Gail

Clay Eldridge

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

Courtney Parrish

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

Dorothy Prentiss

Barnard Hughes

Barnard Hughes

Jonathan Knowles

Clifton James

Clifton James

Chief Coffin

Harley Cross

Harley Cross

Michael Eldridge

Elisabeth Harnois

Elisabeth Harnois

Missy Eldridge

James Purcell

James Purcell

Robin Legler

Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

Deputy Bernie Miles

About Where are the Children?

Where are the Children? is a drama, thriller, mystery film released in 1986. Directed by Bruce Malmuth, it stars Jill Clayburgh, Max Gail, Frederic Forrest. In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.

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