The Return
“Murder... love... betrayal...”
Synopsis
A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.
Top Cast
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Julie Walters
Izzie
Neil Dudgeon
Matt
Ger Ryan
Maggie
Nick Dunning
Tony
Glen Barry
Jimmy
Pauline McLynn
Laura
Alan Barry
Dr. Brian Cullen
Eileen Colgan
Fee Cullen
Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Rosie Hunt
Cathy White
Jen Carling
Philip O'Sullivan
Gerry Lynch
Frankie McCafferty
Sean Donovan
Eleanor Methven
Helen Dempsey
Denis Conway
David Hunt
Britta Smith
Prison Governor
Anne Kent
AA Chairperson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dermot Boyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate O'Riordan
- Original Score
- Mark Russell
- Original Title
- The Return
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Octagon Films, Sally Head Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dermot Boyd
Kate O'Riordan
Mark Russell
Ciarán Tanham
Keith Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Dermot Boyd
Director
Kate O'Riordan
Writer
Keith Thompson
Producer
Ciarán Tanham
Director of Photography
Philippe Zone
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Russell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return
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What is The Return about?
A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Dermot Boyd.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Julie Walters, Neil Dudgeon, Ger Ryan, Nick Dunning, Glen Barry.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return was composed by Mark Russell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return?
The Return holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).