---
title: "Vanishing Act"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vanishing-act-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 219937
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Vanishing Act (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vanishing-act-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Vanishing Act is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Richard Levinson / William Link Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newlywed’s wife vanishes, then a stranger claims to be her."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric Rocky Mountain setting
- Strong mystery premise
- Features performances by Mike Farrell and Margot Kidder

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited to TV movie format
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s suspenseful tone and mature themes make it appropriate for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, thriller, tense, intriguing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/vanishing-act-1986#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Greene
- **Networks / Studios**: Richard Levinson / William Link Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mike Farrell** as *Harry Kenyon*
- **Margot Kidder** as *Chris Kenyon*
- **Elliott Gould** as *Lieutenant Rudameyer*
- **Fred Gwynne** as *Father Macklin*
- **Graham Jarvis** as *Dr. DeMarco*
- **Heather Ward** as *Flute Girl (as Heather Ward Siegel)*
- **Wally McSween** as *Banker*
- **John Bluethner** as *First Paramedic*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The movie was directed by David Greene.

### Q: Which actors star in the movie?
The cast includes Mike Farrell, Margot Kidder, Fred Gwynne, Graham Jarvis, and Elliott Gould.

### Q: When was Vanishing Act released?
It premiered in the United States on May 4, 1986.

### Q: What is the runtime and genre?
The TV movie runs about 1 hour 35 minutes and is classified as mystery and thriller.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vanishing Act — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/219937)
- [Vanishing Act (1986)](https://www.sms.cz/film/vanishing-act-1986)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*