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  • 70
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A young couple is wrongly convicted of the murder of their child. Only the dedicated efforts of four very special men can help them through one of the most nightmarish miscarriages of justice in American legal history... Read more

Starring Shannen Doherty, Kevin Dillon, Dixie Carter, Timothy Carhart
Director Bill L. Norton
Genres Drama

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  • Critics' reviews of Gone In The Night

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    A better-than-average TV movie, inspired by a real-life incident, which, like Hitchcock's The Wrong Man, recounts the tragic repercussions of a false accusation. When a girl is kidnapped, her parents (played effectively by Shannen Doherty and Kevin Dillon) are suspected of the crime just to compound their torment. This marks something of a return to form for director Bill L Norton, who, with the help of a unusually strong supporting cast, drives the Kafkaesque nightmare to a powerful climax.

    • Radio Times
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Gone In The Night

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Excellent Movie

    I really enjoyed this movie considering it was about 3 hours long. It was a very sad moving film & the acting was really good. Cant believe that the parents got blamed for the killing of their daughter & if this film was a true story like it says it was the people involved who accused the parents need to be shot.

      • T.J. from cramlington
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Definitly worth seeing.

    Quite a disturbing film, a little too long but does give you all the information about the real case. Keeps you in suspense to find out the outcome. Very harrowing & touching film, definitly worth seeing.

      • Rebecca from Nottingham
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    True story

    The selling point of this film to me is that it is a true story.

    It is shocking to think that such a miscarriage of justice could happen to a family probably not too unlike your own.

    What I found the most interesting point of the film was the real life interview with the 'actual' parents of the little girl who was kidnapped and murdered. It brings home the struggle of this family.

    The couple’s determination throughout the film is heart-warming.

    As a true life story this film is not as 'exciting' as many movies out there however it is well worth watching.

      • louise2006 from Middlesex
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Gone In The Night

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    True story

    The selling point of this film to me is that it is a true story.

    It is shocking to think that such a miscarriage of justice could happen to a family probably not too unlike your own.

    What I found the most interesting point of the film was the real life interview with the 'actual' parents of the little girl who was kidnapped and murdered. It brings home the struggle of this family.

    The couple’s determination throughout the film is heart-warming.

    As a true life story this film is not as 'exciting' as many movies out there however it is well worth watching.

      • louise2006 from Middlesex
  • Rated - 5 stars

    Tear jerker

    This was absolutely brilliand and I could not move away from it. It is a must

      • A customer from united kingdom
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Excellent Movie

    I really enjoyed this movie considering it was about 3 hours long. It was a very sad moving film & the acting was really good. Cant believe that the parents got blamed for the killing of their daughter & if this film was a true story like it says it was the people involved who accused the parents need to be shot.

      • T.J. from cramlington
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Definitly worth seeing.

    Quite a disturbing film, a little too long but does give you all the information about the real case. Keeps you in suspense to find out the outcome. Very harrowing & touching film, definitly worth seeing.

      • Rebecca from Nottingham
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    True story

    The selling point of this film to me is that it is a true story.

    It is shocking to think that such a miscarriage of justice could happen to a family probably not too unlike your own.

    What I found the most interesting point of the film was the real life interview with the 'actual' parents of the little girl who was kidnapped and murdered. It brings home the struggle of this family.

    The couple’s determination throughout the film is heart-warming.

    As a true life story this film is not as 'exciting' as many movies out there however it is well worth watching.

      • louise2006 from Middlesex
  • Rated - 5 stars

    Great Viewing

    Great story of a family torn apart by tragedy and injustice. A wellworth must see film.

      • A customer from N.I
  • Rated - 5 stars

    very disturbing

    This was an excellent film I enjoyed it while I was a bit hurt over it too this is why I put the title as very disturbing but gave it 5 stars

    This film is a true movie and it really makes you wonder about justice is America how police officers can twist things and wreck peoples lives because they are under pressure to solve a case ... a child goes missing in the night and they think the parents did it but even though they have no evidence they still endeavour to tear the family apart

    My heart really went out to the victims in this film and the actors acted it out very well had me in tears at some stages I still cant believe the end of the film though but I wont spoil that you will have to watch it to find out what happens

    This film is a must so order it now if you’re into romance, thrillers and on the edge of seat performance

      • A customer from littlehampton,West Sussex
  • Rated - 5 stars

    Tear jerker

    This was absolutely brilliand and I could not move away from it. It is a must

      • A customer from united kingdom
  • Rated - 5 stars

    Gone In The Night (1996)

    A young couple is wrongly convicted of the murder of their child. Only the dedicated efforts of four very special men can help them through one of the most nightmarish miscarriages of justice in American legal history...

      • A customer from London, England
  • Rated - 4 stars

    gone in the night

    outstanding portrayal of a heartbreaking true story both doherty and dillon play their parts magnificantly a must for all true story lovers.

      • A customer from uk
  • Rated - 5 stars

    FANTASTIC FILM

    This film is a fantastic film.It shows how a family can struggle and no matter what they go through and what is thrown at them ,they can still stay together and support one another.This is a true story and knowing that makes you wonder what the local authorities and the police will do to get a conviction.Very highly recommended film to watch.

      • lalyssaa from Paignton
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    Rated - 5 stars

    Gone in the Night

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  • Critics' reviews

  • 3 stars out of 5

    A better-than-average TV movie, inspired by a real-life incident, which, like Hitchcock's The Wrong Man, recounts the tragic repercussions of a false accusation. When a girl is kidnapped, her parents (played effectively by Shannen Doherty and Kevin Dillon) are suspected of the crime just to compound their torment. This marks something of a return to form for director Bill L Norton, who, with the help of a unusually strong supporting cast, drives the Kafkaesque nightmare to a powerful climax.

    • Radio Times

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