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THRILLER . 1988 . 1h 46m . Dutch . 7.4/10

The Vanishing_

"Who Has Seen This Woman?"

Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation when they stop at a busy service station. Saskia is abducted in broad daylight and three years pass with no answers or closure surrounding her disappearance. Rex has nearly given up all hope when he suddenly begins receiving letters from her abductor.

Director George Sluizer
Starring Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege
7.4/10
Rating
1h 46m
Runtime
1988
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Who Has Seen This Woman?

Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation when they stop at a busy service station. Saskia is abducted in broad daylight and three years pass with no answers or closure surrounding her disappearance. Rex has nearly given up all hope when he suddenly begins receiving letters from her abductor.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Director
The Vanishing was directed by George Sluizer.
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Cast
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu stars as Raymond Lemorne in The Vanishing.
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Year context
The Vanishing was released 38 years ago in 1988.
The Vanishing is a Thriller, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

CREW

Director
Writer

STUDIOS (1)

British Film Institute

AWARDS (1)

B
European Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
1988
WON

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
Dutch
Rating
7.4/10 (772 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Vanishing about?
Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation when they stop at a busy service station. Saskia is abducted in broad daylight and three years pass with no answers or closure surrounding her disappearance. Rex has nearly given up all hope when he suddenly begins receiving letters from her abductor.
How long is The Vanishing?
The Vanishing has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed The Vanishing?
The Vanishing was directed by George Sluizer.
Who stars in The Vanishing?
The cast of The Vanishing includes Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus, Pierre Forget.
What is the rating of The Vanishing?
The Vanishing has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 772 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Thriller Mystery

KEYWORDS (8)

loss of loved one kidnapping roadhouse disappearance missing person curious mysterious disappearance search for wife
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