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Ma femme a disparu

Original title: Vanishing Act
  • TV Movie
  • 1986
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
705
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Elliott Gould and Margot Kidder in Ma femme a disparu (1986)
WhodunnitMystery

A man honeymooning with his new wife in the Rockies reports his wife's disappearance to the police. Hours later, a strange woman escorted by the local priest claims to be his missing wife, d... Read allA man honeymooning with his new wife in the Rockies reports his wife's disappearance to the police. Hours later, a strange woman escorted by the local priest claims to be his missing wife, despite the man's inability to recognize her.A man honeymooning with his new wife in the Rockies reports his wife's disappearance to the police. Hours later, a strange woman escorted by the local priest claims to be his missing wife, despite the man's inability to recognize her.

  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writers
    • Robert Thomas
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Mike Farrell
    • Margot Kidder
    • Fred Gwynne
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    705
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writers
      • Robert Thomas
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
    • Stars
      • Mike Farrell
      • Margot Kidder
      • Fred Gwynne
    • 20User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell
    • Harry Kenyon
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Chris Kenyon
    Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne
    • Father Macklin
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Dr. DeMarco
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Lieutenant Rudameyer
    Heather Ward
    • Flute Girl
    • (as Heather Ward Siegel)
    Wally McSween
    • Banker
    John Bluethner
    • First Paramedic
    Howard Glassman
    • Second Paramedic
    Paul Coeur
    • Pilot
    • (as Paul Jolicoeur)
    Grant Lowe
    Grant Lowe
    • Desk Clerk
    Linda Mackay
    • Bar Girl
    Larry Musser
    Larry Musser
    • Basketball Referee
    Tony Totino
    • Basketball Cop
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writers
      • Robert Thomas
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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    User reviews20

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    jaybabb

    A little foul play on all sides!!

    This movie begs us not to depend on appearances-the events in this film are not what they seem to be! Nor are all the people are who they say they are!! And $750.000 is at stake!!

    I learned a lesson from reading Agatha Christie books-and I think it applies to this movie: If you suspect the person who is least likely to be suspected then he(or she)is likely to be guilty and, take whatever appears to be the truth-believe the opposite-then you are likely to come to the truth!!!
    9Nic Cage-2

    A -good- TV movie --- go figure!

    This is about as good as a TV-movie can get. I saw it when it first appeared on TV in 1986, and looked for it for the next 12 years, as it couldn't be found on video, then without warning, this excellent film hit video and cable on The Mystery Channel. The plot is not original, but it is a clever idea to borrow, and it has a helluva twist at the end, and it leaves you hanging all the way until that last minute. Fred "Herman Munster" Gwynne does a wonderful job, as well as Mike "MASH's B.J. Honeycutt" Farrell.
    10BlokeWithABrainUK

    An absolute gem of a movie

    Completely forgotten and overlooked, this is a murder-mystery par excellence.

    Not generally a favourite genre of mine, I stumbled across this movie on TV late one night years ago and never forgot it. I then managed to track it down on an ancient VHS quite recently and watched it again. It was every bit as good as I remembered.

    No special effects, no overblown budgets. Just a cracking script, superb performances, tight and efficient direction and one of the best twists ever.

    An absolute masterclass in small budget movie-making.
    markef

    My Favourite Movie of all Times!!

    What a fabulous Movie. The Cast includes Elliott Gould, Mike Farrell, Margot Kidder and Fred Gwynne (of the Munsters fame). The story has more twists and turns than a tin of worms, but you are kept in suspense right up until the end. What a great plot. I have seen this movie more than a dozen times, I have it on VHS but would love to buy it on DVD, but unfortunately it does not seem to be available at this stage. Mike Farrell plays the distraught husband (Harry) whose wife seems to be missing, while Elliott Gould is great as the Lieutenant of Police and one of my favourite actors Fred Gwynne plays the Priest. Margot Kidder is also great in this Movie. And how could we forget "Max" the dog? I would equally rate this move with another called "Murder Ordained" which I also have on VHS and also DVD. I would recommend "Vanishing Act" to anyone who loves a great mystery with plenty of twists to the plot. I rate it 9/10
    10crowe1999

    great movie...Keeps you guessing until the end...

    This is a great movie for those Who love old fashion mysteries. Harry reports to Lt.Rudameyer that his wife Chris is missing.

    Chris shows up with Father Macklin, and this is when the fun begins. Elliot Gould, Margot Kidder And Mike Farrell are great...But Fred Gwynne is wonderful as Father Macklin. Check it out!!!!!

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    • Trivia
      This film is a remake of Honeymoon with a Stranger (1969) starring Janet Leigh.
    • Quotes

      Father Macklin: I'm going back to the Church to burn these photographs. Just a joke!

    • Alternate versions
      The 1987 UK VHS release was cut by 30 seconds by the BBFC to secure a PG rating. It was done so to edit a possibly imitable scene where a key is pushed out of a door lock using a wire coat-hanger.
    • Connections
      References M*A*S*H (1970)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1987 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L'usurpatrice
    • Filming locations
      • Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
    • Production company
      • Richard Levinson / William Link Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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