Vanishing Act
“A beautiful stranger is posing as Harry's wife...Or are they? Is it a scam or is it murder?”
Synopsis
A man honeymooning with his new wife in the Rockies reports her disappearance to the police. A few days later, a woman escorted by the local priest claims to be his missing wife, despite the man's failure to recognize her. Is a stranger impersonating her or is he delusional?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Thomas, Richard Levinson, William Link
- Original Title
- Vanishing Act
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Richard Levinson / William Link Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
Robert Thomas, Richard Levinson, William Link
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanishing Act
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vanishing Act about?
A man honeymooning with his new wife in the Rockies reports her disappearance to the police. A few days later, a woman escorted by the local priest claims to be his missing wife, despite the man's failure to recognize her. Is a stranger impersonating her or is he delusional?
Who directed Vanishing Act?
Vanishing Act was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Vanishing Act?
The principal cast of Vanishing Act includes Mike Farrell, Margot Kidder, Elliott Gould, Fred Gwynne, Graham Jarvis.
When was Vanishing Act released and how long is it?
Vanishing Act was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.