The Vanishing (1993) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
The Vanishing (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.9/10
The Vanishing Plot Synopsis:
Barney teaches chemisty, and is planning to abduct a woman. Despite methodical planning and countless trial runs he always manages to mess things up. Then Diane, who is traveling with her boyfriend Jeff, unwittingly makes herself an easy target. The story is mainly from Jeff's viewpoint, as he searches for Diane. Barney watches him.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.
Tagline: If someone you loved mysteriously vanished how far out of your mind would you go to find them?
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The Vanishing Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Writers: Tim Krabbé, Todd Graff
Producers: Larry Brezner, Pieter Jan Brugge, Todd Graff, Paul Schiff, Lauren Weissman
Editors: Bruce Green
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The Vanishing Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Barney Cousins |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | Jeff Harriman |
| Nancy Travis | ... | Rita Baker |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Diane Shaver |
| Park Overall | ... | Lynn |
| Maggie Linderman | ... | Denise Cousins |
| Lisa Eichhorn | ... | Helene Cousins |
| George Hearn | ... | Arthur Bernard |
| Lynn Hamilton | ... | Miss Carmichael |
| Garrett Bennett | ... | Cop at Gas Station |
| George Catalano | ... | Highway Cop |
| Frank Girardeau | ... | Cop at Apartment |
| Stephen Bridgewater | ... | TV Host (as Stephen Wesley Bridgewater) |
| Susan Barnes | ... | Colleague |
| Rich Hawkins | ... | Stan |
| Michael Kaufman | ... | DMV Clerk |
| Sabrena Roddy | ... | Cashier |
| Andrea Lauren Herz | ... | Woman #1 on the Street |
| Joanne Schmoll | ... | Woman #2 on the Street |
| Allison Barcott | ... | Woman with Barrette |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jeff Bridges (b. December 4, 1949) – Barney Cousins
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey Bridges - Kiefer Sutherland (b. December 21, 1966) – Jeff Harriman
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Keifer Sutherland - Nancy Travis (b. September 21, 1961) – Rita Baker
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Sandra Bullock (b. July 26, 1964) – Diane Shaver
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Park Overall – Lynn
- Maggie Linderman – Denise Cousins
- Lisa Eichhorn (b. February 4, 1952) – Helene Cousins
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Lisa Eichorn - George Hearn (b. June 18, 1934) – Arthur Bernard
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: George C. Hearn - Lynn Hamilton – Miss Carmichael
- Garrett Bennett – Cop at Gas Station
- George Catalano – Highway Cop
- Frank Girardeau – Cop at Apartment
- Stephen Bridgewater (b. August 24, 1953) – TV Host (as Stephen Wesley Bridgewater)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Stephen W. Bridgewater | Stephen Wesley Bridgewater - Susan Barnes – Colleague
- Rich Hawkins – Stan
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