description Missing Overview
Missing details the 1973 disappearance of American journalist Charles Horman following the U.S.-backed coup that overthrew Salvador Allende in Chile. The film is based on Hauser’s book and a screenplay adapted from it, exploring events surrounding the incident. It examines the circumstances of Horman's vanishing after the Chilean political upheaval.
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info Missing Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1982 |
help Missing FAQ
Is Missing based on a real disappearance?
Yes. Costa-Gavras based the 1982 film on the disappearance of American journalist Charles Horman after the 1973 Chilean coup. The screenplay adapts Thomas Hauser's book The Execution of Charles Horman: An American Sacrifice.
Who plays Charles Horman's father in Missing?
Jack Lemmon plays Edmund Horman, Charles Horman's father. Sissy Spacek plays Beth Horman, Charles's wife, and the film follows their search through official obstruction and political fear.
Did Missing win major awards?
Yes. Missing shared the Palme d'Or at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival with Yol, and Jack Lemmon won Best Actor at Cannes. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Does Missing name Augusto Pinochet or Chile directly?
The film avoids naming Pinochet and Chile directly, even though the events clearly point to the 1973 Chilean coup. It does name places such as Santiago and Viña del Mar, which grounds the story in Chilean geography.
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