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Without a Trace

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I first saw this movie back in the 80's and after all this time it doesn't lose it's appeal. The characters are very believable, and well acted. Stockard Channing gives a great performance as Susan's (Kate Nelligan) best friend. Many of the reviewer's state that this movie is a tear jerker, and it is! Even if you just watch the last ten minutes and nothing else you will need a full box of Kleenex! My only complaint is that it is not out on DVD yet, but this film is SO good that it's worth watching/owning on VHS - and that's comming from someone who won't buy anything on VHS anymore!!

This is an excellent film with a wonderful performance by Kate Nelligan as a resolute and determined mother whose son is missing, without a trace. Judd Hirsch stars as the congenial detective investigating the case. A real tearjerker at times with a great ending, especially when the detective discovers the truth about young Alex' disappearance. The final few minutes are a bit contrived but just enjoy! This movie is worthy of anyones collection.

I'll say it right out, OK ?? I have seen this movie at least 5 times and cannot keep my eyes dry !! Kate Nelligan gives one of the most credible and most emotional portrayals I have ever seen, and Judd Hirsch gives a performance which matches, if not exceeds, than he gave in "Ordinary People". This was written to completely capture your attention by pulling at your emotions, and the stars of the movie do exactly that. Tell me your eyes are dry at the end of this movie and I won't believe you !!

My husband and I caught this on cable the other night unfortuantely he had to leave for work so he wants to know how it ends.

When I first saw this movie I was about 12. I'm not sure why it effected me so. When I saw it a few nights ago I caught that the parents had been separated for only 3 months. I was thinking it had been a long time ago. The movie just drips with loneliness. The mother waking up in the bed by herself. Even though the son & mother have breakfast together you can't help but feel the loneliness.

Even though I cry everytime I see this movie I love it. I am also struck by the music. My husband laughed when the mother was practicing the piano. He said "no one plays like that." The mother was shown learning a new song note by note and as time went on she perfected it and played it beautifully.

This is a must see. I find myself searching for all of the movies I loved as a child and to my surprise other people are too. It's great when you can purchase a movie that you loved long ago.

This heartwarming 1983 drama is one of my all-time favorites! Kate Nelligan gives a stellar performance portraying the mother who refuses to give up hope after her son is abducted. Judd Hirsch also gives his usual outstanding performance as the sensitive and focused detective assigned to investigate the case. This film was a sleeper when released in 1983, but its relevance to child abduction would make it an instant hit if it were newly released today.

... Movies like this, and true stories like the finding of Elizabeth Smart, help people find hope when it is hard to find.

What others have written about the tear-jerking content of the last bit of this movie is especially true for me, because I have friends in law enforcement and I know that the escort scene at the end could really happen. I can imagine how all the LEOs involved would feel, having seen big, tough, cops turn into big, sentimental, softies when kids are involved.

I'm buying it, and will buy it again if and when it comes out on DVD.

Still cry EVERY time that I watch this film. As a child myself in the 80s and as an adult today all I need are the first few notes of the "Bringing Him Home" music and I start to sob. It's nice to watch a film that I describe as "bare bones" acting and to be as moved as you are watching this film. Too bad there aren't more films like this today!

I originally watched this movie on television and found it to be so moving and such a model for programming with a positive outcome that I wanted to purchase it. Kate Nelligan gave a terrific performance and I had never before seen Judd Hirsch in a serious, dramatic role. I enjoyed both.

I have watched this movie at least 10 times over the years. This movie never fails to draw me in with it's magnificent story and superb acting. I recommend this movie to anyone and especially to anyone who has children. This movie is near the top of my ten favorite movies of all time.

I love this story! Have seen the film on tv. So why aren't there any affordable dvd's??? I can't afford to pay these prices!! Someone please be reasonable!!