20,000 Missing Persons

1974 0h 30m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Early documentary short by Ross McElwee. 16mm; color; sound.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ross McElwee
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ross McElwee, shot by Ross McElwee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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IMDB entry: tt0335790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ross McElwee directs. Ross McElwee behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
252 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ross McElwee, shot by Ross McElwee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5IMDB entry: tt0335790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.