In a hotel room in Paris, a doctor comes out of the shower and finds that his wife has disappeared. He soon finds himself caught up in a world of intrigue, espionage, gangsters, drugs and murder.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Harrison Ford | ... |
Dr. Richard Walker
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| Betty Buckley | ... |
Sondra Walker
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| Emmanuelle Seigner | ... |
Michelle
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Djiby Soumare | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Dominique Virton | ... |
Desk Clerk
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| Gérard Klein | ... |
Gaillard
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Stéphane D'Audeville | ... |
Bellboy
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Laurent Spielvogel | ... |
Hall Porter
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| Alain Doutey | ... |
Hall Porter
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| Jacques Ciron | ... |
Le Grand Hotel Manager
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Roch Leibovici | ... |
Bellboy 2
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Louise Vincent | ... |
Tourist
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Patrice Melennec | ... |
Hotel Detective Le Grand Hotel
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Ella Jaroszewicz | ... |
Restroom Attendant
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Joëlle Lagneau | ... |
Florist
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| Jean-Pierre Delage | ... |
Florist
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| Marc Dudicourt | ... |
Cafe Owner
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Artus de Penguern | ... |
Waiter
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| Dominique Pinon | ... |
Wino
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Richard Dieux | ... |
Desk Cop
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| Yves Rénier | ... |
Inspector
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Robert Ground | ... |
U.S. Security Officer
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| Bruce Lester-Johnson | ... |
Marine Guard
(as Bruce Johnson)
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| Michael Morris | ... |
U.S. Embassy Clerk
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Claude Doineau | ... |
U.S. Embassy Clerk
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| John Mahoney | ... |
U.S. Embassy Official
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| Jimmie Ray Weeks | ... |
Shaap
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Alan Ladd | ... |
Bellboy 3
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André Quiqui | ... |
Blue Parrot Barman
(as Andre 'Quiqui')
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| Thomas M. Pollard | ... |
Rastafarian
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| Böll Boyer | ... |
Dede Martin
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Tina Sportolaro | ... |
TWA Clerk
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| David Huddleston | ... |
Peter
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| Alexandra Stewart | ... |
Edie
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Robert Barr | ... |
Irwin
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| Patrick Floersheim | ... |
Man in Leather
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Marcel Bluwal | ... |
Man in Tweed
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Isabelle Soimaud | ... |
Houseboat Owner
(as Isabelle Noah)
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Fonky French Family | ... |
Houseboat band
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| Yorgo Voyagis | ... |
The Kidnapper
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David Jalil | ... |
The Bodyguard
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Jean-Claude Houbart | ... |
Dead Driver
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Raouf Ben Amor | ... |
Dr. Metlaoui
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Stéphane Copeau | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Angela Featherstone | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Roman Polanski | ... |
Taxi Driver Who Hands Over the Matches to Dr. Walker (uncredited)
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Marco Prince | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roman Polanski | ||
Written by
| Roman Polanski | ... | (written by) & |
| Gérard Brach | ... | (written by) |
| Robert Towne | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Jeff Gross | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Tim Hampton | ... | producer |
| Thom Mount | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Witold Sobocinski | ||
Editing by
| Sam O'Steen | ||
Editorial Department
| Denis Coq | ... | second assistant editor |
| Glenn Cunningham | ... | first assistant editor |
| Yvan Lucas | ... | color timer |
| Nadja Sassi | ... | second assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Pierre Guffroy | ||
Costume Design by
| Anthony Powell | ||
Makeup Department
| Jean-Max Guérin | ... | hair stylist |
| Sophie Harvey | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Didier Lavergne | ... | chief makeup |
Production Management
| Claude Albouze | ... | unit manager |
| Daniel Szuster | ... | production manager |
| Jean-Yves Asselin | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yves Baignères | ... | third assistant director |
| Mishka Cheyko | ... | first assistant director (as Michel Cheyko) |
| Michel Ferry | ... | second assistant director |
| Yannick Rolandeau | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Jean-François Cousson | ... | propman |
| Alain Guyard | ... | production buyer |
| Roland Jacob | ... | production buyer |
| Gérard James | ... | set dresser |
| Alain Laude | ... | propman |
| Marcel Laude | ... | property master |
| René Loubet | ... | construction manager |
| Félix Placenti | ... | production buyer |
| Albert Rajau | ... | assistant art director |
| Gérard Viard | ... | assistant art director |
| Jean-Yves Rabier | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jean-François Auger | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Roberto Garzelli | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Jean Goudier | ... | sound editor |
| Dean Humphreys | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Matthieu Imbert | ... | boom operator |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | sound effects |
| Denis Martin | ... | boom operator |
| Eric Mauer | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Martine Mory | ... | dialogue editor |
| Laurent Quaglio | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jean-Pierre Ruh | ... | production sound mixer |
| Jim Shields | ... | dialogue editor |
Visual Effects by
| Frederic Moreau | ... | visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Vic Armstrong | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunt arranger |
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunt double: car stunts |
| Wendy Leech | ... | stunt double |
| Vic Armstrong | ... | stunt double: Mr. Ford (uncredited) |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunt double: Harrison Ford, scenes on the roof (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Florent Bazin | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| François Duhamel | ... | still photographer |
| Marcel Gellier | ... | key grip |
| Jean Harnois | ... | camera operator |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
| François Lauliac | ... | focus puller |
| Pascal Lebègue | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Yvon Sausseau | ... | key grip |
| Isabelle Scala | ... | camera loader |
| Jacques Touillaud | ... | chief electrician |
| Jérôme Touillaud | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Marie-Sylvie Caillierez | ... | casting assistant: France |
| Margot Capelier | ... | casting: France |
| Luc Etienne | ... | crowd casting |
| Bonnie Timmermann | ... | casting: USA |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julie Faraday | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Laurence Guindollet | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Framboise Maréchal | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Bernard Minne | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Germinal Rangel | ... | wardrobe master |
Location Management
| Olivier Thaon | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Suki Buchman | ... | assistant music editor |
| Nanni Civitenga | ... | musician: electric bass |
| Enrico DeMelis | ... | music coordinator (as Enrico De Melis) |
| Sergio Marcotulli | ... | music recording engineer |
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Suzana Peric | ... | music editor |
| Giovanni Santucci | ... | musician: flugelhorn |
| Mike Deasy | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sylvette Baudrot | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Monique Albouze | ... | publicity coordinator |
| Marie-Odile Bertot | ... | production accountant |
| Claude Challe | ... | nightlife advisor |
| Isabelle Dassonville | ... | production coordinator |
| Quinn Donoghue | ... | unit publicist |
| Todd Gallagher | ... | movie mount |
| Brian Gibbs | ... | production accountant |
| Derf La Chapelle | ... | choreographer |
| Hoang Le Van | ... | production accountant |
| Marie McFerran | ... | production coordinator |
| Françoise Piraud | ... | production assistant: Mr. Polanski |
| Catherine Riviere | ... | production assistant: Mr. Mount |
| Louise Vincent | ... | dialogue coach |
| Paul Witz | ... | front projectionist |
| Lisa M. Lewis | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Finland (1988) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1990) (India) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros. F. E. Inc.) (Bombay)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Española S.A. (1988) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 7Mate (2022) (Australia) (tv)
- 7flix (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS (1992) (United States) (tv)
- Fazer Musiikki Oy/Fazer Video (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Genx Entertainment (2014) (India) (tv) (Delhi) (Hindi dubbed)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Hollydan Works (2000) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1997) (Finland) (tv)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (1999) (Finland) (DVD)
- Sandrews (1999) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Canada) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (Netherlands) (DVD) (retail)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2015) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (Harrison Ford Collection)
- Warner Home Vídeo (1999) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1995) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinécam (camera equipment provided by)
- Elektra Records (soundtrack)
- Euro-Titres (titles and opticals)
- Forum Studio (music recorded at)
- S.I.S. (re-recorded digitally at)
- Transpalux (lighting)
- Unione Musicisti di Roma (music performed by)
Storyline
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Harrison Ford thought that "Frantic" was a misleading title for the film as the script didn't have a frantic pace. He suggested that "Moderately Disturbed" would be a more appropriate title. Roman Polanski wasn't amused. See more » |
| Goofs | Sondra's date of birth on the form at the US Embassy (14 April 1942) does not match what is shown on the closeup of her passport (3 July 47). The passport is Betty Buckley's actual birthday. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Frantic/Hairspray/Cop/Au Revoir Les Enfants/The Manchurian Candidate (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits roll up. See more » |
| Quotes |
Michelle:
What kind of music do you like? Richard Walker: What? Oldies, I like oldies. Michelle: Oldies? Yeah, me too. You like this? ["I've Seen This Face Before" by Grace Jones is playing on the radio] Richard Walker: This? This is not old. Michelle: Well, three, four years. See more » |