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A Very Missing Person
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A Very Missing Person

1972-03-04 · 74 min · ★ 7.8

Mystery · Comedy · Crime · TV Movie

An ex-schoolteacher is asked by the police to help locate a missing heiress.

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Directors
Russ Mayberry
Production companies
Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eve ArdenEve ArdenHildegarde Withers
James GregoryJames GregoryOscar Piper
Julie NewmarJulie NewmarAleatha Westering
Ray DantonRay DantonCapt. Westering
Dennis RuckerDennis RuckerAl Fister
Pat MoritaPat MoritaDelmar Faulkenstein
Ezra StoneEzra StoneJudge
Woodrow ParfreyWoodrow ParfreyEberhardt
Skye AubreySkye AubreyLenore Gregory
Bob HastingsBob HastingsMalloy
Robert EastonRobert EastonOnofre
Sherry BainSherry BainEve Granger
Udana PowerUdana PowerMariette
Dwan SmithDwan SmithOra
Linda GillenLinda GillenBernadine Toller
Peter Morrison JacobsDr. Singer
Savannah BentleyMrs. Singer
Anthony CasoAnthony CasoMugger (uncredited)

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