Hide in Plain Sight
“If the Justice Dept of the United States abducted your children, what would you do?”
Synopsis
True story of a man in search of his children after his ex-wife enters the Witness Protection Program.
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Hide in Plain Sight 1980 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-15
Top Cast
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James Caan
Thomas Hacklin, Jr.
Jill Eikenberry
Alisa Hacklin
Robert Viharo
Jack Scolese
Joe Grifasi
Matty Stanek
Barbra Rae
Ruthie Hacklin
Kenneth McMillan
Sam Marzetta
Josef Sommer
Jason R. Reid
Danny Aiello
Sal Carvello
David Clennon
Richard Fieldston
Thomas Hill
Bobby Momisa
Chuck Hicks
Frankie Irish
Peter Maloney
Lee McHugh
Ken Sylk
Frantuzzi
David Margulies
Detective Reilly
Alice Drummond
Mrs. Novack
Mary Beth Hurt
Matty's Chick
Anne Helm
Reid's Secretary
Andy Fenwick
Andy Hacklin
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Caan
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Eastman
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Hide in Plain Sight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Caan
Spencer Eastman, Leslie Waller
Leonard Rosenman
Paul Lohmann
Fredric Steinkamp, William Steinkamp
Rick Rosenberg, Robert W. Christiansen
Department Leadership Roster
James Caan
Director
Spencer Eastman
Screenplay
Rick Rosenberg
Producer
Robert W. Christiansen
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
William Steinkamp
Editor
Pato Guzman
Production Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hide in Plain Sight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hide in Plain Sight about?
True story of a man in search of his children after his ex-wife enters the Witness Protection Program.
Who directed Hide in Plain Sight?
Hide in Plain Sight was directed by James Caan.
Who stars in Hide in Plain Sight?
The principal cast of Hide in Plain Sight includes James Caan, Jill Eikenberry, Robert Viharo, Joe Grifasi, Barbra Rae.
When was Hide in Plain Sight released and how long is it?
Hide in Plain Sight was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Hide in Plain Sight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hide in Plain Sight was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Hide in Plain Sight based on a book or true story?
Hide in Plain Sight is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Leslie Waller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hide in Plain Sight?
Hide in Plain Sight holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).