The Return
Synopsis
Two young children and an adult in a small town have an encounter with an alien spaceship. 25 years later the children are reunited as adults in the same town which is now beset by strange cattle mutilations. Matters become worse when the cattle mutilations are joined by human murders and mutilations.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-16
Top Cast
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Jan-Michael Vincent
Wayne
Cybill Shepherd
Jennifer
Martin Landau
Niles Buchanan
Raymond Burr
Dr. Kramer
Neville Brand
Walt
Brad Rearden
Eddie
Vincent Schiavelli
Prospector
Darby Hinton
Darren
Steven Hirsch
Dr. Parkfield
Susan Kiger
Joyce
Ken Minyard
Federal Agent #1
Candy Castillo
Federal Agent #2
Roger Hampton
Homer
Hilary Farr
Lee Ann
Dorothy Constantine
Motel Manager
Ernest Anderson
Dr. Mortorff
Patricia Alphin
Townsperson
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greydon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, Curtis Burch
- Original Score
- Dan Wyman
- Original Title
- The Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greydon Clark
Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, Curtis Burch
Dan Wyman
Daniel Pearl
Curtis Burch
Michael R. Starita, Greydon Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Greydon Clark
Director
Jim Wheat
Writer
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Dan Wyman
Original Music Composer
Ken Wheat
Writer
Greydon Clark
Producer
Curtis Burch
Writer
Curtis Burch
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return
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What is The Return about?
Two young children and an adult in a small town have an encounter with an alien spaceship. 25 years later the children are reunited as adults in the same town which is now beset by strange cattle mutilations. Matters become worse when the cattle mutilations are joined by human murders and mutilations.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Greydon Clark.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd, Martin Landau, Raymond Burr, Neville Brand.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return was composed by Dan Wyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return?
The Return holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).