Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980): Cast & Plot
Return of the Secaucus Seven is a 1980 drama starring Bruce MacDonald as Mike Donnelly, Maggie Renzi and Maggie Cousineau. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Salsipuedes Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Return of the Secaucus Seven About?
The premise of Return of the Secaucus Seven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ten years after a youthful arrest at a Washington, D.C. protest, seven former college friends—joined by a few newer companions—gather for a weekend at a summer house in New Hampshire. Over drinks and nostalgic conversation, they confront how their lives have diverged, reflecting on old ideals, lingering regrets, and the inevitable changes that time brings.
Return of the Secaucus Seven Themes & Keywords
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- male frontal nudity
- vacation
- new hampshire
- songwriter
- college friend
- marriage
- marijuana
- hitchhiking
- friendship
- skinny dipping
- teacher
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- independent film
- speechwriter
- theater
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- petri dish
- sex scene
- 1980s
- scrambled eggs
- brief male frontal nudity
- social nudity
- public nudity
- police officer
- socialism
- carcass
- obscene gesture
- communism
- drugs
- single mother
- senator
- college
- protest
- washington d.c.
- reunion
- vomiting
- written and directed by cast member
- vietnam war
- tomato
- toilet
- toilet plunger
- tennis
- tampon
- speech
- snowmobile
- skidmore college
- singing
- singer
- secaucus new jersey
- restoration comedy
Return of the Secaucus Seven Cast & Characters
Bruce MacDonald leads the cast as Mike Donnelly, with Maggie Renzi as Katie Sipriano and Maggie Cousineau as Frances Carlson.
- Bruce MacDonald as Mike Donnelly
- Maggie Renzi as Katie Sipriano
- Maggie Cousineau as Frances Carlson
- Adam LeFevre as J.T.
Also Starring in Return of the Secaucus Seven
· 21 more- Jean Passanante Irene Rosenblue
- Gordon Clapp Chip Hollister
- Karen Trott Maura Tolliver
- Mark Arnott Jeff
- David Strathairn Ron
- John Sayles Howie
- Jeffrey Nelson The Man
- Brian Johnson Norman
- Nancy Mette Lee
- Marisa Smith Carol
- Carolyn Brooks Meg
- Jessica MacDonald Stacey
- Betsy Julia Robinson Amy
- Amy Schewel Lacey
- Eric Forsythe Captain
- Cora Bennett Singer
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- Steven Zaitz Singer
- John Mendillo Bartender
- Ernie Bashaw Officer
- Jack LaValle Booking Officer
- Benjamin Zaitz Benjamin
Return of the Secaucus Seven Plot Summary
What happens in Return of the Secaucus Seven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a quiet, rural New Hampshire property, Mike Donnelly Bruce MacDonald and Katie Sipriano Maggie Renzi prepare to host a weekend gathering for their old college activist circle. The welcome feels warm at first, and the group settles into the familiar rhythms of their long-standing friendship, a blend of nostalgia and shifting loyalties. The atmosphere is gently carefree, but beneath the surface, old tensions begin to surface as everyone revisits the years that bonded them—and the paths they’ve taken since.
Full summary
The whole story of Return of the Secaucus Seven, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Return of the Secaucus Seven?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which U.S. state does the weekend gathering take place?
Return of the Secaucus Seven Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Return of the Secaucus 7” and “西卡柯七个人的归来”.
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- Return of the Secaucus 7
- 西卡柯七个人的归来
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Return of the Secaucus Seven FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Return of the Secaucus Seven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Return of the Secaucus Seven?
Return of the Secaucus Seven runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Return of the Secaucus Seven released?
Return of the Secaucus Seven was released on April 11, 1980.
Who is in the cast of Return of the Secaucus Seven?
Return of the Secaucus Seven stars Bruce MacDonald as Mike Donnelly, Maggie Renzi as Katie Sipriano and Maggie Cousineau as Frances Carlson, among 25 credited actors.
Does Return of the Secaucus Seven have a post-credit scene?
No. Return of the Secaucus Seven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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