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Where are the Children? (1986)

Who is the killer? What is the reason? Why did he take them?

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In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.

Release Date
December 12, 1986
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
6.4/10 (8 votes)

Director: Bruce Malmuth

Cast: Jill Clayburgh, Max Gail, Frederic Forrest, Elizabeth Wilson, Barnard Hughes, Clifton James, Harley Cross, Elisabeth Harnois

Production: Braun Entertainment Group, Delphi V, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
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Where are the Children?

Where are the Children?

Who is the killer? What is the reason? Why did he take them?

Who is the killer? What is the reason? Why did he take them?

6.4
97 min

In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/12/1986
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Cast

Jill Clayburgh

as Nancy Holder Eldridge

Max Gail

as Clay Eldridge

Frederic Forrest

as Courtney Parrish

Elizabeth Wilson

as Dorothy Prentiss

Barnard Hughes

as Jonathan Knowles

Clifton James

as Chief Coffin

Harley Cross

as Michael Eldridge

Elisabeth Harnois

as Missy Eldridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where are the Children? about?

In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind…

How long is Where are the Children??

1h 37m

When was Where are the Children? released?

December 12, 1986

Who directed Where are the Children??

Bruce Malmuth

Who stars in Where are the Children??

Jill Clayburgh, Max Gail, Frederic Forrest

What genre is Where are the Children??

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

What is Where are the Children? rated?

R