Return Engagement
Synopsis
A live-theater production in which Elizabeth Taylor stars as Emily Loomis, a professor of ancient history at a small California college, who reluctantly agrees to rent a room in her house to one of the new students, named Stewart Anderson. Both happen to be loners (she with a secret past) and although they initially get on each other's nerves, they eventually realize the rapport to help one another emerge from their emotional shells.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Dr. Emily Loomis
Joseph Bottoms
Stewart Anderman
Allyn Ann McLerie
Florence
Peter Donat
George Riley
James Ray
Mr. Keith
Susan Buckner
Janice
Alston Ahern
Audrey
Robin Strand
Victor
Melanie Henderson
First Girl
Jennifer Myers
Second Girl
Wendy Sommerstein
Third Girl
Don Stark
Waiter
Mary Kay Bergman
Mary
Dirk Brandts
Schoolmate
Darlene Conley
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- James Prideaux
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Return Engagement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- The Production Company, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Hardy
James Prideaux
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Kris Trexler
Franklin R. Levy, Mike Wise
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Hardy
Director
James Prideaux
Writer
Franklin R. Levy
Producer
Mike Wise
Producer
Kris Trexler
Editor
Boris Leven
Production Design
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return Engagement
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What is Return Engagement about?
A live-theater production in which Elizabeth Taylor stars as Emily Loomis, a professor of ancient history at a small California college, who reluctantly agrees to rent a room in her house to one of the new students, named Stewart Anderson. Both happen to be loners (she with a secret past) and although they initially get on each other's nerves, they eventually realize the rapport to help one another emerge from their emotional shells.
Who directed Return Engagement?
Return Engagement was directed by Joseph Hardy.
Who stars in Return Engagement?
The principal cast of Return Engagement includes Elizabeth Taylor, Joseph Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie, Peter Donat, James Ray.
When was Return Engagement released and how long is it?
Return Engagement was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Return Engagement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return Engagement was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return Engagement?
Return Engagement holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).