The Returning
“A curse born after a thousand years... ...coming for revenge!”
Synopsis
Two different men are possessed by spirits of Native Americans after they separately wander into a sacred burial ground. When John and Sybil come home with their son after a trip to the Mojave Desert, they bring an unusual stone back as a memento of the trip. The stone seems to cause strange noises and other horrible inexplicable phenomena.
Top Cast
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Susan Strasberg
Sybil Ophir
Gabriel Walsh
John Ophir
Victor Arnold
Al Lyons
Ruth Warrick
Grace
H.E.D. Redford
Mr. Rizer
Mostea Oshley
Medicine Man
Rick Barker
Spikee
Logan Field
Jimmy the Bartender
Jay Bernard
Mr. Lyons
Yvonne Robertson
Mrs. Lyons
Lucius M. Ward
Dr. Norton
Max Golightly
Mr. James
Jere Clames
Billy
Paul Nichols
Mr. Lewis
Oscar Rowland
Dr. Berg
Allen McCullough
(Voices)
Nancy Hendrickson
(Voices)
Mike Brennan
(Voices)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Nash
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- The Returning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Willow Productions Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Bender
Patrick Nash
Harry Manfredini
Oliver Wood
Daniel Loewenthal
Sally Faile, Patrick Dillon
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Bender
Director
Patrick Nash
Screenplay
Sally Faile
Producer
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Patrick Dillon
Producer
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Returning
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What is The Returning about?
Two different men are possessed by spirits of Native Americans after they separately wander into a sacred burial ground. When John and Sybil come home with their son after a trip to the Mojave Desert, they bring an unusual stone back as a memento of the trip. The stone seems to cause strange noises and other horrible inexplicable phenomena.
Who directed The Returning?
The Returning was directed by Joel Bender.
Who stars in The Returning?
The principal cast of The Returning includes Susan Strasberg, Gabriel Walsh, Victor Arnold, Ruth Warrick, H.E.D. Redford.
When was The Returning released and how long is it?
The Returning was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Returning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Returning was composed by Harry Manfredini.