Perry Mason Returns
“The Defense Never Rests”
Synopsis
When his former secretary is accused of a murder, Perry Mason gives up a judgeship to defend her.
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Top Cast
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Raymond Burr
Perry Mason
Barbara Hale
Della Street
William Katt
Paul Drake Jr.
Holland Taylor
Paula Gordon
Richard Anderson
Ken Braddock
Kerrie Keane
Kathryn Gordon
Al Freeman Jr.
Lt. Cooper
David McIlwraith
David Gordon
Roberta Weiss
Laura Gordon
Cassie Yates
Barbara Scott
Patrick O'Neal
Arthur Gordon
James Kidnie
Bobby Lynch
Paul Hubbard
Sgt. Stratton
Lindsay Merrithew
Chris
Kathleen Laskey
Luanne
Charles Macaulay
Judge Whitewood
Mag Ruffman
Salesgirl
Carolyn Hetherington
Mrs. Jeffries
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Satlof
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Hargrove, Erle Stanley Gardner
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis
- Original Title
- Perry Mason Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- InterMedia Entertainment Company, Strathmore Productions, Viacom Productions, V
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Satlof
Dean Hargrove, Erle Stanley Gardner
Dick DeBenedictis
Albert J. Dunk
Robert L. Kimble, Edwin F. England
Barry Steinberg, Fred Silverman, Dean Hargrove
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Satlof
Director
Dean Hargrove
Writer
Robert L. Kimble
Editor
Albert J. Dunk
Director of Photography
Barry Steinberg
Producer
Edwin F. England
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perry Mason Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perry Mason Returns about?
When his former secretary is accused of a murder, Perry Mason gives up a judgeship to defend her.
Who directed Perry Mason Returns?
Perry Mason Returns was directed by Ron Satlof.
Who stars in Perry Mason Returns?
The principal cast of Perry Mason Returns includes Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Katt, Holland Taylor, Richard Anderson.
When was Perry Mason Returns released and how long is it?
Perry Mason Returns was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Perry Mason Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perry Mason Returns was composed by Dick DeBenedictis.
Is Perry Mason Returns based on a book or true story?
Perry Mason Returns is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erle Stanley Gardner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perry Mason Returns?
Perry Mason Returns holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).