Into Thin Air(1985)
Into Thin Air Synopsis
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.
Into Thin Air (1985) is a tv movie, drama and crime film directed by Roger Young, released on October 29, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky, Sam Robards and Nicholas Pryor. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Young
- Writers:
- George Rubino
- Producers:
- Joseph Stern
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Correll
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- ITC Entertainment, Major H Productions
- Status:
- Released
Into Thin Air (1985) Trailer
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Into Thin Air Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellen Burstyn
as Joan Walker
Robert Prosky
as Jim Conway
Sam Robards
as Stephen Walker
Nicholas Pryor
as Larry Walker
John Dennis Johnston
as Earl Pike
Patricia Smith
as Olga Conway
Tate Donovan
as Brian Walker
- J.P. Bumstead
J.P. Bumstead
as Agent Cameron
Bill Calvert
as Rob Walker
Britt Leach
as Sgt. Keyes
Ebbe Roe Smith
as Kevin
Elizabeth Barclay
as Girl at gas station
Key crew
Directed by Roger Young, written by George Rubino, produced by Joseph Stern.
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Into Thin Air Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Into Thin Air – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Into Thin Air online?
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Into Thin Air (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Into Thin Air?
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The main cast of Into Thin Air (1985) includes Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky, Sam Robards, Nicholas Pryor and John Dennis Johnston. The film was directed by Roger Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Into Thin Air released?
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Into Thin Air was released on October 29, 1985 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Into Thin Air worth watching?
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Into Thin Air (1985) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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