Daniel J. Travanti and JoBeth Williams star in the heartbreaking true story of John and Reve Walsh whose 6-year-old son Adam disappears one day while at a shopping mall with his mother. Within hours local police mobilize a massive search for the missing child. But to their surprise the Walshes find that there is no federal agency willing to join in the search. As hopes of finding Adam dim, John Walsh overcomes his deep despair by becoming an advocate for parents of missing children and lobbying in Congress for the Federal Missing Children Act. Walsh later went on to host the long-running TV series "America's Most Wanted".
S**8
Very tragic true story, but wonderful performances by all the actors!
This is such a terrible tragedy, but Adam's father, John Walsh, has worked tirelessly for crime victims. He has turned a horrible tragedy into something positive.
C**N
Sad but good movie
Sad but good movie.
V**I
The Agony of "Adam."
I can remember buying this movie on VHS over twenty years ago. At the time I deemed it unwatchable, not for the subject matter which is painful to watch, but because it was recorded as SLP speed, which meant crappy picture/audio. So there it sat, until I finally gave it away. Now...Hen's Tooth Video, obviously a small, independent company, has issued it on DVD. The picture is decent as well as the sound. I also glad to report that it is closed=captioned, so my hearing impaired 86-year-old mother can watch it. Daniel J. Travanti was nominated for an Emmy for his performance as John Walsh, Adam's father. His heroic efforts got Congress to enact the Federal Missing Children's Act, and of course he went on to host the long-running TV series, "America's Most Wanted." He definitely turned a negative into a positive, albeit at a tragic cost. JoBeth Williams, the mom in the "Poltergeist" movies, also turns in a moving, heartbreaking performance as the mother of missing Adam. The film, made for tv and originally airing on NBC, is sometimes unbearable to watch, and I guarantee you will shed more than a few tears. The running time is 97 min., in color, with full frame.
C**S
Great movie to own
This is a great movie I remember watching it on TV as a young boy in the 1980s. This movie gives an early glimpse into the events that led up to the formation of the center for missing and exploited children. I'm so glad this was available on DVD because it's not available on any streaming platforms that I could find.
N**L
Sad movie….
Disc played great!
A**T
Worked great
So totally love this movie. And it's so very sad what happened to him. It's a great movie. It played all the way through without any problems.
M**L
A Tragic True Story
Adam is a heart wrenching 1983 made for television movie starring Daniel J. Travanti and Jobeth Williams. It is the sad but moving story about the abduction and murder of six year old Adam Walsh in 1981 and his parents struggle to not only move on but also their crusade to have a more effective government role in finding abducted children. Adam is very well made and features strong performances from Travanti and Williams, who both received well deserved Emmy nominations. Daniel Travanti, the multiple Emmy winning star of the groundbreaking Hill Street Blues, gives a especially powerful performance as the grief stricken John Walsh.
B**A
Remembering the Victim!
I remember reading about this when I was a young adult and was so heartbroken for the family. Before Adam, child abductions were almost unheard of, and unfortunately today it seems to be the norm. The acting and writing of this movie is superb, and to watch this without tears is almost impossible. To have endured such a tragedy as the Walsh family did, and to not only survive but to dedicate your life to fighting for the rights of all children is beyond remarkable. I applaud this movie, and the family who were so courageous to allow their story to be told!
A**E
Five Stars
FANTASTIC
R**S
Five Stars
This was great movie shipping all fantastic
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