The Missing Person
“John Rosow is a private investigator. And an alcoholic. He just got the case of his life.”
Synopsis
John Rosow drinks to forget. He is a former New York City cop turned Chicago-based private investigator. At the last minute, he is hired by someone he's never met to follow a middle-aged male subject on the soon-departing California Zephyr train to Los Angeles.
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Michael Shannon
John Rosow
Amy Ryan
Miss Charley
Frank Wood
Harold Fullmer
Linda Emond
Megan Fullmer
John Ventimiglia
Hero Furillo
Margaret Colin
Lana Cobb
Paul Sparks
Gus Papitos
Yul Vazquez
Don Edgar
Paul Adelstein
Drexler Hewitt
Liza Weil
Agent Chambers
Daniel Franzese
Agent Craig
Merritt Wever
Mabel Page
Gary Wilmes
Eric Jelin
Kate Arrington
Jane Rosow
Coati Mundi
Fernando Guerrero
Charles Socarides
Young Doorman (John Stockton)
Steven Marcus
Jim Kaat
James A. Stephens
Old Doorman (Alex Patton)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noah Buschel
- Screenplay & Story
- Noah Buschel
- Original Title
- The Missing Person
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- The 7th Floor, Apropos Films, Strand Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noah Buschel
Noah Buschel
Ryan Samul
Mollie Goldstein
Allen Bain, Lois J. Drabkin, Alex Estes, Jason Orans, Amy Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Noah Buschel
Director
Noah Buschel
Writer
Allen Bain
Producer
Lois J. Drabkin
Producer
Alex Estes
Producer
Jesse Scolaro
Producer
Ryan Samul
Director of Photography
Mollie Goldstein
Editor
Aleta Shaffer
Production Design
Eden Miller
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Missing Person
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What is The Missing Person about?
John Rosow drinks to forget. He is a former New York City cop turned Chicago-based private investigator. At the last minute, he is hired by someone he's never met to follow a middle-aged male subject on the soon-departing California Zephyr train to Los Angeles.
Who directed The Missing Person?
The Missing Person was directed by Noah Buschel.
Who stars in The Missing Person?
The principal cast of The Missing Person includes Michael Shannon, Amy Ryan, Frank Wood, Linda Emond, John Ventimiglia.
When was The Missing Person released and how long is it?
The Missing Person was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Missing Person?
The Missing Person holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).