On this day, February 11, 1982, Missing premiered in theaters. Directed by Costa-Gavras, the political thriller starred Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek in a gripping story based on real events.
The film follows a father, played by Jack Lemmon, searching for his missing journalist son in the aftermath of a U.S.-backed coup in Chile. As he and his daughter-in-law, played by Sissy Spacek, navigate government secrecy and corruption, they uncover disturbing truths about political oppression and foreign intervention. Missing was a critical success, earning praise for its powerful performances and political commentary.
With a $9.5 million budget, the film grossed $16 million and was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Best Adapted Screenplay. It remains one of the most politically charged films of the early 80s, shedding light on human rights violations and government complicity.
Fun fact: The film was banned in Chile upon release due to its portrayal of the Pinochet regime and the involvement of the U.S. government in the 1973 coup.
Trivia question: Missing was based on the real-life disappearance of which American journalist?
The film follows a father, played by Jack Lemmon, searching for his missing journalist son in the aftermath of a U.S.-backed coup in Chile. As he and his daughter-in-law, played by Sissy Spacek, navigate government secrecy and corruption, they uncover disturbing truths about political oppression and foreign intervention. Missing was a critical success, earning praise for its powerful performances and political commentary.
With a $9.5 million budget, the film grossed $16 million and was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Best Adapted Screenplay. It remains one of the most politically charged films of the early 80s, shedding light on human rights violations and government complicity.
Fun fact: The film was banned in Chile upon release due to its portrayal of the Pinochet regime and the involvement of the U.S. government in the 1973 coup.
Trivia question: Missing was based on the real-life disappearance of which American journalist?
