Into Thin Air
Synopsis
Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado. When police fail to investigate, Walker takes matters into her own hands. She and her ex-husband begin a search, but when their son's van is found in Maine brandishing stolen plates, they fear the worst. Now, it's up to a private detective to uncover the chilling truth in this absorbing drama based on a true story.
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CBS promo Into Thin Air 1985
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-20
Top Cast
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Ellen Burstyn
Joan Walker
Robert Prosky
Jim Conway
Sam Robards
Stephen Walker
Nicholas Pryor
Larry Walker
John Dennis Johnston
Earl Pike
Patricia Smith
Olga Conway
Tate Donovan
Brian Walker
J.P. Bumstead
Agent Cameron
Bill Calvert
Rob Walker
Britt Leach
Sgt. Keyes
Ebbe Roe Smith
Kevin
Elizabeth Barclay
Girl at gas station
Dale Wilson
FBI Agent Drake
Babs Chula
Maggie
Ken Douglas
Lloyd Mason
Tom McBeath
Bank account manager
Antony Holland
Ben Loder
Paul Batten
Computer executive
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- George Rubino
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Into Thin Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Major H Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
George Rubino
Brad Fiedel
Charles Correll
Eric A. Sears
Tony Ganz, Ron Howard, Joseph Stern, Irv Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Tony Morelli
Stunt Coordinator
George Rubino
Writer
Joseph Stern
Producer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Judy Truchan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Into Thin Air
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What is Into Thin Air about?
Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado. When police fail to investigate, Walker takes matters into her own hands. She and her ex-husband begin a search, but when their son's van is found in Maine brandishing stolen plates, they fear the worst. Now, it's up to a private detective to uncover the chilling truth in this absorbing drama based on a true story.
Who directed Into Thin Air?
Into Thin Air was directed by Roger Young.
Who stars in Into Thin Air?
The principal cast of Into Thin Air includes Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky, Sam Robards, Nicholas Pryor, John Dennis Johnston.
When was Into Thin Air released and how long is it?
Into Thin Air was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Into Thin Air?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Into Thin Air was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Into Thin Air?
Into Thin Air holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).