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The Vanishing Plot Synopsis:
Rex and Saskia are on holiday, a young couple in love. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia disappears. Rex dedicates the next three years trying to find her. Then he receives some postcards from her abductor, who promises to reveal what has happened to Saskia. The abductor, Raymond Lemorne, is a chilling character to whom Rex is drawn by his intense desire to learn the truth behind his lovers disappearance. The truth is more sinister than he dared imagine.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from the abductor.
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The Vanishing Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Awards: 7
Nominations: 6
Language: Dutch, French, English
Country: Netherlands, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Vanishing Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 27, 1988
Writers: Tim Krabbé, George Sluizer
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The Vanishing (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Vanishing Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu | ... | Raymond Lemorne |
| Gene Bervoets | ... | Rex Hofman |
| Johanna ter Steege | ... | Saskia Wagter |
| Gwen Eckhaus | ... | Lieneke |
| Bernadette Le Saché | ... | Simone Lemorne |
| Tania Latarjet | ... | Denise |
| Lucille Glenn | ... | Gabrielle |
| Roger Souza | ... | Manager |
| Caroline Appéré | ... | Cashier |
| Pierre Forget | ... | Farmer Laurent |
| Didier Rousset | ... | TV Journalist |
| RaphAËline Goupilleau | ... | Gisele Marzin (as RaphAËline) |
| Robert Lucibello | ... | Teacher |
| David Bayle | ... | Lemorne (16 Years) |
| Doumee | ... | Lady ''Prisunic'' (as Doumée) |
| Eric Jacquet | ... | Pump Attendant |
| Aziz Djahnit | ... | Pump Attendant |
| Linda Wise | ... | English Tourist |
| Ian Magilton | ... | English Tourist |
| Mieke De Groote | ... | Belgian Tourist |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, as Raymond Lemorne, passed away at age 61 in Le Chesnay, Yvel.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Bernard Pierre Donnadieu | Bernard Donnadieu - Gene Bervoets (b. March 26, 1956) – Rex Hofman
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Eugene Bervoets | Eugène Bervoets | Eugéne Bervoets | Gène Bervoets | Gêne Bervoets - Johanna ter Steege – Saskia Wagter
- Gwen Eckhaus – Lieneke
- Bernadette Le Saché – Simone Lemorne
- Tania Latarjet – Denise
- Lucille Glenn – Gabrielle
- Roger Souza – Manager
- Caroline Appéré – Cashier
- Pierre Forget – Farmer Laurent
- Didier Rousset – TV Journalist
- Raphaëline Goupilleau – Gisele Marzin (as Raphaëline)
- Robert Lucibello – Teacher
- David Bayle – Lemorne (16 Years)
- Doumee – Lady ''Prisunic'' (as Doumée)
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