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Without a Trace (1983)

Movie ★ 5.3 120 min

Drama Mystery

English professor Susan Selky lives alone in a Brooklyn apartment with her young son, Alex. When Alex fails to return home from school one afternoon, a frantic Selky contacts the police. Detective Al Menetti, a father himself, takes an interest in the case that quickly turns into an obsession. As a devastated Selky struggles to come to terms with Alex's disappearance, Menetti steps out from behind the badge to continue investigating.

Stanley R. Jaffe Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 4, 1983
Runtime
120 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$9.6M
IMDb
tt0086593
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Themes

Cast

Kate Nelligan Kate Nelligan Susan Selky Judd Hirsch Judd Hirsch Al Menetti David Dukes David Dukes Graham Selky Stockard Channing Stockard Channing Jocelyn Norris Jacqueline Brookes Jacqueline Brookes Margaret Mayo Keith McDermott Keith McDermott Philippe Kathleen Widdoes Kathleen Widdoes Ms. Hauser Danny Corkill Danny Corkill Alex Selky Cheryl Giannini Pat Menetti David Simon Eugene Menetti William Duell William Duell Polygraph Operator Joan McMonagle Vivienne Grant Louise Stubbs Malvina Robbins Deborah Carlson Naomi Blum Sheila M. Coonan Anna Peter Brash Mr. Garrett L. Scott Caldwell L. Scott Caldwell Janet Smith Ellen Barber Ellen Barber Martina

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Frequently asked questions

What is Without a Trace about?
English professor Susan Selky lives alone in a Brooklyn apartment with her young son, Alex. When Alex fails to return home from school one afternoon, a frantic Selky contacts the police. Detective Al Menetti, a father himself, takes an interest in the case that quickly turns into an obsession. As a devastated Selky struggles to come to terms with Alex's disappearance, Menetti steps out from behind the badge to continue investigating.
Who directed Without a Trace?
Without a Trace was directed by Stanley R. Jaffe.
Who stars in Without a Trace?
Without a Trace stars Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing.
When was Without a Trace released?
Without a Trace is a 1983 drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch Without a Trace?
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