The Return
Ritorno
Synopsis
A man receives a telegram that his father is dying, and travels with his wife to his hometown. They discover that the telegram is untrue, and set out to find who sent the message and why.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Amico
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianni Amico, Enzo Ungari
- Original Score
- Astor Piazzolla
- Original Title
- Ritorno
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Amico
Gianni Amico, Enzo Ungari
Astor Piazzolla
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Amico
Director
Gianni Amico
Writer
Enzo Ungari
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Return about?
A man receives a telegram that his father is dying, and travels with his wife to his hometown. They discover that the telegram is untrue, and set out to find who sent the message and why.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Gianni Amico.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Luigi Diberti, Ilaria Occhini, Laura Betti, Renato Chiantoni, Carla Calò.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return was composed by Astor Piazzolla.