The Returning (1983): Cast
The Returning is a 1983 mystery horror film directed by Joel Bender, starring Gabriel Walsh as John Ophir, Susan Strasberg and Fred Schwab. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Joel Bender
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Willow Productions Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Returning About?
The premise of The Returning without spoilers.
A centuries‑old curse seeks revenge, possessing two men who each unknowingly enter a sacred burial ground. After John and Sybil return from a Mojave Desert trip with their son, they bring home an odd stone as a souvenir. The stone triggers eerie noises and a series of inexplicable, frightening phenomena that threaten the family.
The Returning Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- stone
- native american
- son
- burial ground
- desert
- supernatural power
- family relationships
- american indian
- maniac
- tent
- blood
- cemetery
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- vision
- police
- bicycle
- grave
- doctor
- ambulance
- truck
- death
- knife
- dead child
- rage
- medicine man
- gore
- time travel
- funeral
- ghost
- exorcism
- possession
- curse
- hospital
- camping
- doll
- attempted murder
- school
- swing
- fire
- violence
- classical music
- traffic accident
- bar
- death of child
The Returning Cast & Characters
Gabriel Walsh leads the cast as John Ophir, with Susan Strasberg as Sybil Ophir and Fred Schwab as Cop with Corpse. Directed by Joel Bender; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joel Bender
- Gabriel Walsh as John Ophir
- Susan Strasberg as Sybil Ophir
- Fred Schwab as Cop with Corpse
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Ruth Warrick as Grace
Also Starring in The Returning
· 22 more- Oscar Rowland Dr. Berg
- H.E.D. Redford Mr. Rizer
- Victor Arnold Al Lyons
- Paul Nichols Mr. Lewis
- Jay Bernard Mr. Lyons
- Logan Field Jimmy the Bartender
- Rick Barker Spikee
- Babetta Dick Co-worker
- Max Golightly Mr. James
- Barbara Kerwin Wendy Baker (uncredited)
- Coleman Creel Policeman Sergeant
- Allen McCullough
- Mostea Oshley Medicine Man
- Yvonne Robertson Mrs. Lyons
- Lucius M. Ward Dr. Norton
- Jere Clames Billy
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- Duane Southwick Traffic Report (voice)
- Vicki Gunn Woman Teacher
- Terrell Dougan Neighbor #1
- Beti Trauth Nurse on Rounds
- Nancy Hendrickson
- Mike Brennan
The Returning Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “La malédiction démoniaque” and “Returning”.
- Also known as
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- La malédiction démoniaque
- Returning
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The Returning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Returning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Returning?
The Returning runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Returning released?
The Returning was released in 1983.
Who directed The Returning?
The Returning was directed by Joel Bender.
More films by Joel Bender Who is in the cast of The Returning?
The Returning stars Gabriel Walsh as John Ophir, Susan Strasberg as Sybil Ophir and Fred Schwab as Cop with Corpse, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Returning have a post-credit scene?
No. The Returning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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