Synopsis
Missing follows Ed Horman, a conservative American businessman, as he travels to Chile after the 1973 military coup to find his missing son Charles, accompanied by his daughter-in-law Beth. As they navigate bureaucratic obstruction and Cold War politics, Ed is forced to confront the disturbing possibility that the U.S. government itself may be complicit in his son's disappearance and death. The film is a powerful political thriller that blends personal grief with a damning indictment of American foreign policy.
Did You Know?
- Based on the true story of Charles Horman's disappearance in Chile.
- Director Costa-Gavras was known for politically charged films.
- Jack Lemmon received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
- The U.S. government sued to have the film altered.
- Won the Palme d'Or at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.
Iconic Quotes
- I just want to find my son. Is that so complicated?
- You're not in Kansas anymore, Mr. Horman.
- I don't understand why the embassy isn't doing anything.
- Sometimes doing nothing is the most political act of all.
- The truth is, your government may not want him found.
