The Disappearance of Aimee

1976 1h 40m EN

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8.7

MASTERPIECE

★8.7TMDB · 3

DramaTV MovieMystery

Synopsis

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In 1926, celebrated evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson mysteriously disappeared. She turned up several weeks later and recounted the details of her kidnapping and escape to authorities. Not everyone believed her, however, and she was accused of having gone away to have an affair with a married man. A court hearing took place to reveal the truth.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Faye Dunaway
Sister Aimee Semple McPherson
Bette Davis
Minnie Kennedy
James Sloyan
Dist. Atty. Asa Keyes
James Woods
Asst. Dist. Atty. Joseph Ryan
John Lehne
Capt. Cline
Lelia Goldoni
Emma Shaffer
Severn Darden
S.I. Gilbert
William Jordan
Kenneth Ormiston

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anthony Harvey
Writers: John McGreevey
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anthony Harvey, shot by James Crabe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steve Byrne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Arline Garson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Faye Dunaway and Bette Davis and James Sloyan carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0074411 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anthony Harvey directs. James Crabe behind the camera. Steve Byrne scores. Arline Garson cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Anthony Harvey, shot by James Crabe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Steve Byrne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Arline Garson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Faye Dunaway and Bette Davis and James Sloyan carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0074411 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.