Movie·1983·1h 37m
Adam
It's just another headline. Until it happens to your child.
Directed By
Michael Tuchner
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Based on the true story that shocked the nation and led to vast changes in how law enforcement handled missing children cases...John and Reve Walsh deal with their grief in front of the whole country when their son, Adam, is abducted and later found dead.
Written By
Allan Leicht
Producer
Alan Landsburg, Joan Barnett
Cinematography
Mike Fash
Music
Mike Post
Editor
Corky Ehlers
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Daniel J. Travanti
John Walsh
JoBeth Williams
Reve Walsh
Martha Scott
Gram Walsh
Richard Masur
Jay Howell
Paul Regina
Joe Walsh
Mason Adams
Ray Mellette
Tony Frank
Lt. Richard Hynds
John M. Jackson
Det. Jim Gibbons
Alex Harvey
Det. Jack Hoffman
John Boston
Adam Walsh
John Perry Edson
Congressman Clay Shaw
Rick Stokes
Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
Robert Ginnaven
Det. Vincent Corrao
Robin Bradley
Julie Patz
Gary Moody
Jeff
Marina Astudillo
Detectives' Secretary
Robert Shaw
Father Mike Conboy
Terri Gardner
Karen
// crew
Crew
Michael Tuchner
Director
Allan Leicht
Writer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Mike Post
Original Music Composer
Alan Landsburg
Executive Producer
Joan Barnett
Executive Producer
Corky Ehlers
Editor
Linda Otto
Producer
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