Without a Trace(1983)
One morning, Alex Selky got dressed, waved goodbye to his mother, set off for school and disappeared.
Without a Trace Synopsis
English professor Susan Selky lives alone in a Brooklyn apartment with her young son, Alex. When Alex fails to return home from school one afternoon, a frantic Selky contacts the police. Detective Al Menetti, a father himself, takes an interest in the case that quickly turns into an obsession. As a devastated Selky struggles to come to terms with Alex's disappearance, Menetti steps out from behind the badge to continue investigating.
Without a Trace (1983) is a drama and mystery film directed by Stanley R. Jaffe, released on February 4, 1983 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes and Stockard Channing. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley R. Jaffe
- Writers:
- Beth Gutcheon, Beth Gutcheon
- Producers:
- Stanley R. Jaffe
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Revenue:
- $9,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Without a Trace (1983) Trailer
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Without a Trace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kate Nelligan
as Susan Selky
Judd Hirsch
as Al Menetti
David Dukes
as Graham Selky
Stockard Channing
as Jocelyn Norris
Jacqueline Brookes
as Margaret Mayo
Keith McDermott
as Philippe
Kathleen Widdoes
as Ms. Hauser
Danny Corkill
as Alex Selky
- Cheryl Giannini
Cheryl Giannini
as Pat Menetti
- David Simon
David Simon
as Eugene Menetti
William Duell
as Polygraph Operator
- Joan McMonagle
Joan McMonagle
as Vivienne Grant
Key crew
Directed by Stanley R. Jaffe, written by Beth Gutcheon and Beth Gutcheon, produced by Stanley R. Jaffe.
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Without a Trace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 32 ratings.
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Without a Trace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Without a Trace online?
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Without a Trace (1983) 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 Without a Trace?
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The main cast of Without a Trace (1983) includes Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing and Jacqueline Brookes. The film was directed by Stanley R. Jaffe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Without a Trace released?
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Without a Trace was released on February 4, 1983 and runs for 2h.
Is Without a Trace worth watching?
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Without a Trace (1983) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Without a Trace?
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Yes. The official Without a Trace trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.