Without a Trace
“One morning, Alex Selky got dressed, waved goodbye to his mother, set off for school and disappeared.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Without A Trace 1983 TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-04
Top Cast
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Kate Nelligan
Susan Selky
Judd Hirsch
Al Menetti
David Dukes
Graham Selky
Stockard Channing
Jocelyn Norris
Jacqueline Brookes
Margaret Mayo
Keith McDermott
Philippe
Kathleen Widdoes
Ms. Hauser
Danny Corkill
Alex Selky
Cheryl Giannini
Pat Menetti
David Simon
Eugene Menetti
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
Janet Smith
Ellen Barber
Martina
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley R. Jaffe
- Screenplay & Story
- Beth Gutcheon
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Without a Trace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.6M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley R. Jaffe
Beth Gutcheon
Jack Nitzsche
John Bailey
Cynthia Scheider
Stanley R. Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley R. Jaffe
Director
Beth Gutcheon
Screenplay
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer
Cynthia Scheider
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Without a Trace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Without a Trace includes Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing, Jacqueline Brookes.
When was Without a Trace released and how long is it?
Without a Trace was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Without a Trace make at the box office?
Without a Trace grossed $9.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Without a Trace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Without a Trace was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is Without a Trace based on a book or true story?
Without a Trace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Beth Gutcheon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Without a Trace?
Without a Trace holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).