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- Overall Score: ☆ 6.90/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.4/10
The Vanishing Plot Synopsis:
Based on the Flannan Isle mystery. A small relief boat approaches a tiny, isolated island where a Louise is located.They're too replenish the stocks and replace the crew of 3. After they dock no one greets them. The winch is broken. The lamps are clean and refilled; the table's laid for dinner. There's an upturned chair, 2 sets of yellow oilskins are missing... the 3 men have vanished.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Formerly known as KEEPERS, The Vanishing is Inspired by the Flannan Isle mystery. A small relief boat approaches the Isle, a tiny isolated island no bigger than a football pitch, 20 miles off a rugged coast. Its aim is to routinely replace the three lighthouse keepers, after 6 weeks alone manning the light. It nears the dock and none of the men greet them. The winch is broken. A call. Nothing. Experienced keepers Thomas, James and Donald have vanished. The lamps are clean and refilled; the table is laid for dinner. There is an upturned chair. Two sets of yellow oilskins are missing...The men were never found.
Tagline: What"s left when the light goes out?
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The Vanishing Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
Nominations: 5
Language: English, Norwegian
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Vanishing Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 04, 2019
Writers: Celyn Jones, Joe Bone
Producers: Maurice Abell, Richard Abell, Matthew Antoun, Alex Ashworth, Paul Baker, Paul Brady, Gerard Butler, Rick Curtis, Tim Dennison, Andy Evans, Maurice Fadida, Mickey Gooch Jr., D.G. Guyer, Peter Hackett, Russell Harper, Phil Hunt, Celyn Jones, Daniel Kaslow, James Lejsek, Sean Marley, Kristoffer Nyholm, Brian Oliver, Reg Poerscout-Edgerton, Danielle Robinson, Compton Ross, Jason Seagraves, Ade Shannon, Alan Siegel, Mark Strome, Ian Wheeler
Editors: Morten Højbjerg
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The Vanishing (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Vanishing Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Mullan | ... | Thomas |
| Gerard Butler | ... | James |
| Emma King | ... | Mary |
| Gary Lewis | ... | Kenny |
| Connor Swindells | ... | Donald |
| Ken Drury | ... | Duncan |
| Gary Kane | ... | Gherd |
| Søren Malling | ... | Locke |
| Ólafur Darri Ólafsson | ... | Boor |
| Roderick Gilkison | ... | Galley Hand |
| John Taylor | ... | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Gary Mclellan | ... | Bones (extra) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Mullan (b. November 2, 1959) – Thomas
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Gerard Butler (b. November 13, 1969) – James
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Gerald Butler | Gerry Butler - Emma King – Mary
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Gary Lewis (b. November 30, 1957) – Kenny
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Connor Swindells – Donald
- Ken Drury (b. November 30, 1949) – Duncan
Also known as: Kenneth Drury | Ken Dury - Gary Kane – Gherd
- Søren Malling – Locke
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (b. March 13, 1973) – Boor
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Olafur Darri Olafsson - Roderick Gilkison – Galley Hand
- John Taylor – Fisherman (uncredited)
- Gary Mclellan – Bones (extra)
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