The Return

The Return

The Return

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The Return

"Murder... love... betrayal..."

2003

1h 38m

6.8(84 votes)

Drama

Overview

A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.

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Sally Head Productions

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Izzie

Neil Dudgeon

Neil Dudgeon

Matt

Ger Ryan

Ger Ryan

Maggie

Nick Dunning

Nick Dunning

Tony

Glen Barry

Glen Barry

Jimmy

Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn

Laura

Alan Barry

Dr. Brian Cullen

Eileen Colgan

Fee Cullen

Lise-Ann McLaughlin

Rosie Hunt

Cathy White

Cathy White

Jen Carling

Creative team

Directed by: Dermot Boyd
Written by: Kate O'Riordan
Produced by: Keith Thompson

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