The Return of the Native
Synopsis
Eustacia Vye, an exquisite beauty despairing at her boring life on an English moor, sets up a fateful lovers' triangle when she uses her wiles to entice two men, a dashing suitor and a successful man who made his name abroad and returned to his home on the heath.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Lenski
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Return of the Native
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Robert W. Lenski, Thomas Hardy
Carl Davis
Alan Hume
Jim Oliver
Craig Anderson, Richard Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Peter Mullins
Production Design
Derek Hyde
Costume Design
Robert W. Lenski
Screenplay
Jim Oliver
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of the Native
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Return of the Native about?
Eustacia Vye, an exquisite beauty despairing at her boring life on an English moor, sets up a fateful lovers' triangle when she uses her wiles to entice two men, a dashing suitor and a successful man who made his name abroad and returned to his home on the heath.
Who directed The Return of the Native?
The Return of the Native was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Return of the Native?
The principal cast of The Return of the Native includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ray Stevenson, Clive Owen, Joan Plowright, Steven Mackintosh.
When was The Return of the Native released and how long is it?
The Return of the Native was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of the Native?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of the Native was composed by Carl Davis.
Is The Return of the Native based on a book or true story?
The Return of the Native is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Hardy".