Vanishing Act 1986
“A beautiful stranger is posing as Harry's wife...Or are they? Is it a scam or is it murder?”
What is Vanishing Act?
Vanishing Act is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- May 4, 1986
- Studios
- Richard Levinson / William Link Productions
- Genres
- Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
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Vanishing Act is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A newlywed’s wife vanishes, then a stranger claims to be her.”
- Atmospheric Rocky Mountain setting
- Strong mystery premise
- Features performances by Mike Farrell and Margot Kidder
- Limited to TV movie format
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric mystery thrillers with an identity‑confusion plot.
The film’s suspenseful tone and mature themes make it appropriate for adult viewers.
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What is the premise of Vanishing Act?
A man on his honeymoon reports his new wife missing, then a woman claiming to be her appears.
Who directed the film?
The movie was directed by David Greene.
Which actors star in the movie?
The cast includes Mike Farrell, Margot Kidder, Fred Gwynne, Graham Jarvis, and Elliott Gould.
When was Vanishing Act released?
It premiered in the United States on May 4, 1986.
What is the runtime and genre?
The TV movie runs about 1 hour 35 minutes and is classified as mystery and thriller.