Adam (1983) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

1983 · 97 mins · English

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Directed by

Michael Tuchner

Starring

Richard Masur, JoBeth Williams, Martha Scott, Robert Shaw, John M. Jackson, Alex Harvey

Inspired by the real‑life tragedy that captured the nation’s attention, the film follows John and Revé Walsh as they endure the public anguish of their son Adam’s kidnapping and later discovery of his death. Their sorrow unfolds under relentless media scrutiny, prompting sweeping reforms in how law enforcement investigates missing children.