Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.
Acting
Lemmon's shattered final scene—Oscar-worthy breakdown.
Direction
Costa-Gavras turns bureaucracy into genuine thriller.
Writing
Dad learns his son was right about everything. Ouch.
Director
Costa-Gavras
Jack Lemmon
Ed Horman
Sissy Spacek
Beth Horman
Melanie Mayron
Terry Simon
John Shea
Charles Horman
Charles Cioffi
Captain Ray Tower
David Clennon
Consul Phil Putnam
Richard Venture
U.S. Ambassador
Jerry Hardin
Colonel Sean Patrick
Richard Bradford
Andrew Babcock
Joe Regalbuto
Frank Teruggi
Keith Szarabajka
David Holloway
John Doolittle
David McGeary
Janice Rule
Kate Newman
Ward Costello
Congressman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Ed Horman sued the studio for defamation and lost—then admitted the film was basically accurate.
Reagan's State Department hated this so much they pressured theaters. It still won the Palme d'Or.
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