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Into Thin Air

Into Thin Air

Into Thin Air
1985 1h 37m7.0

Into Thin Air

TV MovieDramaCrime
7.0

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Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado. When police fail to investigate, Walker takes matters into her own hands. She and her ex-husband begin a search, but when their son's van is found in Maine brandishing stolen plates, they fear the worst. Now, it's up to a private detective to uncover the chilling truth in this absorbing drama based on a true story.

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DirectorRoger Young
ScreenplayGeorge Rubino
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 29, 1985
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 37m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes7
GenresTV Movie, Drama, Crime
StudioITC Entertainment, Major H Productions

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Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Joan Walker

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Jim Conway

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Stephen Walker

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

Larry Walker

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John Dennis Johnston

Earl Pike

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Olga Conway

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Brian Walker

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J.P. Bumstead

Agent Cameron

Bill Calvert

Bill Calvert

Rob Walker

Britt Leach

Britt Leach

Sgt. Keyes

Ebbe Roe Smith

Ebbe Roe Smith

Kevin

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Elizabeth Barclay

Girl at gas station

Dale Wilson

Dale Wilson

FBI Agent Drake

Babs Chula

Babs Chula

Maggie

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Ken Douglas

Lloyd Mason

Tom McBeath

Tom McBeath

Bank account manager

Antony Holland

Antony Holland

Ben Loder

Paul Batten

Paul Batten

Computer executive

Gary Hetherington

Gary Hetherington

Wallace

Tom Heaton

Tom Heaton

Volkswagen dealer

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Walter Marsh

Repair shop manager

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Pat Barlow

Motel proprietor

Garry Chalk

Garry Chalk

Gas station attendant

Janet Hodgkinson

Janet Hodgkinson

Secretary

David Longworth

David Longworth

Grocery store owner

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Bob Metcalfe

Billy

Caroline McWilliams

Caroline McWilliams

Asst. Dist. Atty. Towler

Frank C. Turner

Frank C. Turner

Motel Manager

G.W. Bailey

G.W. Bailey

Sergeant Frasier (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Into Thin Air

Where can I watch Into Thin Air?

Into Thin Air (1985) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Into Thin Air about?

Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado. When police fail to investigate, Walker takes matters into her own hands. She and her ex-husband begin a search, but when their son's van is found in Maine...

Who directed Into Thin Air?

Into Thin Air (1985) was directed by Roger Young. The film is a TV Movie, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 37m, rated 7.0/10.

How long is Into Thin Air?

Into Thin Air runs 1h 37m (97 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.0/10 from 7 votes. Genre: TV Movie, Drama.

Is Into Thin Air worth watching?

Into Thin Air is rated 7.0/10 by 7 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for TV Movie and Drama fans.