The Comeback (1978): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Comeback is a 1978 mystery horror film directed by Pete Walker, starring Holly Palance as Gail, Jack Jones and David Doyle. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Pete Walker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Comeback About?
The premise of The Comeback without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beloved by millions, the singer retreats to a gloomy estate to compose new material, but his peace is shattered when his ex‑wife is brutally murdered. As the body count rises, it becomes clear that a vengeful stalker is hunting him, determined to kill again.
The Comeback Themes & Keywords
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- housekeeper
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- nudity
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- female nudity
- gore
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- england
- revenge
- country home
- independent film
Where to Watch The Comeback
Stream it on Fawesome and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Comeback Cast & Characters
Holly Palance leads the cast as Gail, with Jack Jones as Nick Cooper and David Doyle as Webster Jones. Directed by Pete Walker; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pete Walker
- Holly Palance as Gail
- Jack Jones as Nick Cooper
- David Doyle as Webster Jones
- Pamela Stephenson as Linda Everett
Also Starring in The Comeback
· 6 more- Sheila Keith Mrs. B
- Bill Owen Mr. B
- Peter Turner Harry Cunningham
- Richard Johnson Psychiatrist
- June Chadwick Nurse
- Penny Irving
The Comeback Plot Summary
What happens in The Comeback from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gail Cooper, Holly Palance, travels to her ex-husband Nick’s apartment in London to retrieve some of its more valuable items. It quickly becomes clear that Nick isn’t at home, but someone else is lurking inside. The unseen observer watches as Gail answers a phone call from a reporter about the couple’s divorce and asks when Nick will release his next album, noting that he has been on a six-year hiatus since marrying Gail. Soon after, as Gail prepares to leave, she is attacked by a killer wearing a hag mask and a lace shawl, who uses a sickle to end her life in a brutal, shocking moment.
Full summary
The whole story of The Comeback, scene by scene
The Comeback Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Comeback.
How Well Do You Know The Comeback?
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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What is the name of the singer who returns from New York to record a new album in the film?
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Movies Like The Comeback
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Come Back to Me, Don’t Come Back Alive and The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave.
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The Comeback FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Comeback, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Comeback?
The Comeback runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Comeback released?
The Comeback was released on June 16, 1978.
Who directed The Comeback?
The Comeback was directed by Pete Walker.
More films by Pete Walker Who is in the cast of The Comeback?
The Comeback stars Holly Palance as Gail, Jack Jones as Nick Cooper and David Doyle as Webster Jones, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Comeback?
In the US, The Comeback is streaming on Fawesome, Plex and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Comeback have a post-credit scene?
No. The Comeback has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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