
Missing
Ed Horman thought that being an American would guarantee his safety. His family believed that being Americans would guarantee them the truth. They were all wrong.
Directed by Costa-Gavras
Produced by Universal Pictures, Polygram Pictures
A grim, methodical political thriller about an American father's descent into a labyrinth of state corruption and complicity while searching for his disappeared son in Pinochet's Chile.
Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.
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Is Missing sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Missing end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Missing easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Missing scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Missing violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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