Vanishing Act

1986 "A beautiful stranger is posing as Harry's wife... Someone is lying... And you'll never guess who. Is it a scam or is it murder?"
7.1| 1h35m| en
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In the Rocky Mountains, Harry Kenyon seeks out his missing wife Chris in the Winter Parade. Harry meets Lieutenant Rudameyer and tells that him he is from San Francisco and has just married Chris, from Philadelphia, in Las Vegas. They traveled to the Rockies on honeymoon and they had an argument the previous day, and Chris left their isolated cabin in her car. Harry also says that he is worried about her disappearance since she is not a good driver. Harry returns to his cabin and receives a phone call from the local priest, Father Macklin, who summons him to go to the church. Father Macklin tells says Chris is in the church waiting for him. When Harry sees Chris, he tells that she is not his wife; but the woman knows details of their lives and Harry is discredited by the evidences. Is a stranger impersonating Chris or is Harry delusional?

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Richard Levinson / William Link Productions

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GamerTab That was an excellent one.
Actuakers One of my all time favorites.
WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
stillcrows1962 SPOILER ALERT: The simple plot point you used in your example was covered when the Priest and Mrs. Kenyan stated "clearly" that her car was stolen, along with her purse and I.D. The Detective knew all along about the truth of his wife, let's not forget that, so he "wouldn't" want to prove otherwise about the "other" Mrs. Kenyan. He could simply say he put in an order for the Driver's license but it's pending, and stall. Harry Kenyan wouldn't necessarily act any certain way, being that he's cornered himself into a specific set of rules so as not to reveal "himself". So he might not act as you'd think he should. Plus, he's a criminal, and criminals make mistakes. Neither side knows what the other is doing, and both sides are trying to work it out without revealing what "they" know. That's the brilliance of this "plot". The unraveling of incidents "is" frustrating, but that's why it draws you in "with" the characters. Don't you think they'd be frustrated as well? This is a wonderful movie, and it is a plausible plot that could, and in part has, happen(ed) in real life. I wish they'd remake this.
Paul English Finally tracked down a copy of this movie on V(ideo) H(ome) S(ystem)Not as good as what it is based on, "One Of My Wives Is Missing" but an enjoyable mystery nonetheless. Stars Margot Kidder in yet another unlikeable and smug role.No fear Elliott Gould excels though.7/10
waia2000 Elliot Gould, Fred Gwynne, Mike Farrell and Margot Kidder turn in reasonably good performances but the script is the factor that kills this TV movie. Farrell leads as a man whose wife went missing on their honeymoon. Elliot Gould holds his own as a cop transplanted from the Bronx to the Rocky Mountain boonies. The identity of the characters played by Margot Kidder and Fred Gwynne figure heavily into the mystery (such as it is) so I won't go into detail here.This is not a total disaster -- it is watchable and somewhat interesting. Ultimately, though, it falls apart under the weight of the inferior script.
waldorfsalad You won't be bored for a minute with this one, it's very well-written and it's got some really neat plot twists. It's an interesting role for Mike Farrell who is very believable as the suspect and Margo Kidder ones again shows us what a fine actress she is. Elliott Gould, as the police inspector, is fantastic and Fred Gwynne, good old Fred, is swell as the clergyman. A great cast, a great plot, great direction, next time they run it, be sure to record and save it for a rainy afternoon with the family.