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The Return

The Return

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

20036.81h 38m

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.

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

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

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Alan Barry

Dr. Brian Cullen

E

Eileen Colgan

Fee Cullen

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Lise-Ann McLaughlin

Rosie Hunt

Cathy White

Cathy White

Jen Carling

About The Return

The Return is a drama film released in 2003. Directed by Dermot Boyd, it stars Julie Walters, Neil Dudgeon, Ger Ryan. 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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