Back Home
Synopsis
During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
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Hayley Mills
Mrs. Peggy Dickinson
Hayley Carr
Virginia 'Rusty' Dickinson
Adam Stevenson
Charles 'Charlie' Dickinson
Brenda Bruce
Lady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley
Jean Anderson
Grandmother Dickinson
Rupert Frazer
Mr. Roger Dickinson
Michael Clark
Uncle Bruno
Mary Ellen Ray
Aunt Hannah
Juliette Fleming
Beth
Vaughan Sivell
Harry
Sarah Wynter
Mrs. Hatherley
Brenda Kempner
Miss Bullivant
Jill Meager
Miss Collins
Anna Madeley
School Girl
Mac McDonald
Mitch
Josh Drobnyk
Skeet
Christine Moore
Ambulance Driver
Joanne Byett
School Prefect
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piers Haggard
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelle Magorian
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Back Home
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piers Haggard
Michelle Magorian
Ilona Sekacz
Witold Stok
Peter Coulson
David R. Ginsburg, J. Nigel Pickard, Maureen Harter, Graham Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Ilona Sekacz
Original Music Composer
Witold Stok
Director of Photography
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
J. Nigel Pickard
Producer
Peter Coulson
Editor
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Piers Haggard
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Home
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What is Back Home about?
During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
Who directed Back Home?
Back Home was directed by Piers Haggard.
Who stars in Back Home?
The principal cast of Back Home includes Hayley Mills, Hayley Carr, Adam Stevenson, Brenda Bruce, Jean Anderson.
When was Back Home released and how long is it?
Back Home was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Back Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back Home was composed by Ilona Sekacz.
Is Back Home based on a book or true story?
Back Home is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michelle Magorian".