Into Thin Air (1985)
1h 37m
Running Time
October 29, 1985Release Date

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Ellen Burstyn
Joan Walker

Robert Prosky
Jim Conway

Sam Robards
Stephen Walker

Nicholas Pryor
Larry Walker

John Dennis Johnston
Earl Pike

Patricia Smith
Olga Conway

Tate Donovan
Brian Walker

J.P. Bumstead
Agent Cameron

Bill Calvert
Rob Walker

Britt Leach
Sgt. Keyes

Ebbe Roe Smith
Kevin

Elizabeth Barclay
Girl at gas station

Dale Wilson
FBI Agent Drake

Babs Chula
Maggie

Ken Douglas
Lloyd Mason

Tom McBeath
Bank account manager

Antony Holland
Ben Loder

Paul Batten
Computer executive

Gary Hetherington
Wallace

Tom Heaton
Volkswagen dealer

Walter Marsh
Repair shop manager

Pat Barlow
Motel proprietor

Garry Chalk
Gas station attendant

Janet Hodgkinson
Secretary

David Longworth
Grocery store owner

Bob Metcalfe
Billy

Caroline McWilliams
Asst. Dist. Atty. Towler

Frank C. Turner
Motel Manager

G.W. Bailey
Sergeant Frasier (uncredited)

Roger Young
Director

Charles Correll
Director of Photography / Cinematography

Judith Holstra
Casting

Marcia Ross
Casting

Sherry Linder-Gygli
Hairstylist

Todd McIntosh
Makeup Department Head

Gordon Mark
Unit Manager

Lorin Bennett Salob
Production Manager

Craig Huston
First Assistant Director

Sandra Mayo
Third Assistant Director

David W. Rose
Second Assistant Director

James H. Chow
Property Master

Paul Mulder
Assistant Property Master

Larry Sutton
Sound Mixer

Bill Wistrom
Supervising Sound Editor

Michael Clifford
Special Effects

Tony Morelli
Stunt Coordinator

Kenny Bates
Stunts

David R. Anderson
Gaffer

Cyrus Block
Camera Operator

Dillard Brinson
Key Grip

Theo Eglseder
First Assistant Camera

Chris Helcermanas-Benge
Still Photographer

Tony Westman
Camera Operator

Michelle Allen
Extras Casting

Lindsay Walker
Casting

Maureen Hiscox
Costumer

Monique Prudhomme
Costumer

Allan K. Rosen
Supervising Music Editor

Gayle Scott
Script Supervisor

Peter Lassen
Transportation Coordinator

Red Murphy
Driver

John Zaritsky
Thanks

Andy Gill
Stunts

George Rubino
Writer
Media.

Details.
Release DateOctober 29, 1985
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 37m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
based on a true story
grief
missing son
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