The Returning

1h 38m 1990

Brief Synopsis

A disillusioned young lawyer finds refuge from the world inside a delapidated mansion, but soon becomes obsessed with the ghostly vision of a beautiful young woman.

Cast & Crew

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John Day

Director

Phillip Gordon

Alan Steadman

Alison Routledge

Jessica

Max Cullen

Donohue

Rochelle May

Katy

Judie Douglas

Miriam

Film Details

Also Known As
Returning
Genre
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
1990
Distribution Company
Imperial Entertainment Corporation; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Tapanui, South Island, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Tapanui, New Zealand

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

A disillusioned young lawyer finds refuge from the world inside a delapidated mansion, but soon becomes obsessed with the ghostly vision of a beautiful young woman.

Director

John Day

Director

Cast

Phillip Gordon

Alan Steadman

Alison Routledge

Jessica

Max Cullen

Donohue

Rochelle May

Katy

Judie Douglas

Miriam

Grant Tilly

Dr Pitts

Tony Grosser

Alan'S Grandfather

Frank Whitten

Mr Spiggs

Jim Mcfarlane

Mr Abbot

Jenny Ryken

Charlotte

Shirley Grace

Olive

Hone Tuwhare

Georges G

Jim Dynes

Truck Driver

Bill Linklater

Harvester Driver

Jim Moriarty

Crew

Robert Astely

Special Effects Coordinator

Arthur Baysting

Screenwriter

Kirsten Beacroft

Props

Wendy Beacroft

Props

Mike Becroft

Production Designer

Stephen Buckland

Boom Operator

Garath Cashin

Bestboy

Jackie Clark

Production Assistant

Jackie Clark

Other

Simon Clothier

Editor

Clive Cockburn

Music

Katharine Curtis

Production Manager

John Day

Screenwriter

Trishia Downie

Producer

Tui Downie

Caterer

Alec Gow

Unit Manager

Marie Gow

Caterer

Rodger Guise

Art Direction

Majorie Hamlin

Makeup

David Hannay

Executive Producer

Josie Harburtt

Camera Department Trainee

Bryan Harris

Grip (North Island)

Kevin Hayward

Director Of Photography

Trish Hewitt

Other

James Heyward

Runner

Christine Illingworth

Wardrobe Assistant

Tony Keddy

Grip Assistant

Seth Keen

2nd Assistant Director

Stewart Main

1st Assistant Director

Peter Mccaffrey

Other

Barry Mcginn

Grip (South Island)

Keith Mckenzie

Production Accountant

Kevin Riley

Gaffer

Simon Roelants

Other

Barbara Simms

Other

Eddie Simms

Generator Operator

Eddie Simms

Bestboy

Pierre Vinet

Stills

Melissa Waikaire

Continuity Trainee

Christine West

Costumes

Mike Westgate

Sound Recording Mixer

Sue Wiley

Continuity

Film Details

Also Known As
Returning
Genre
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
1990
Distribution Company
Imperial Entertainment Corporation; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Tapanui, South Island, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Tapanui, New Zealand

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1991

Released in United States April 1991

Released in United States May 1991

Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica February 28 - March 8, 1991.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 1991.

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) (New Voices) September 24 - October 3, 1991.

Feature directorial debut for TV commercials director John Day.

Began shooting February 4, 1990.

Completed shooting April 1, 1990.

Released in United States 1991 (Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica February 28 - March 8, 1991.)

Released in United States 1991 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) (New Voices) September 24 - October 3, 1991.)

Released in United States April 1991 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Australia/Canada/New Zealand) April 11-25, 1991.)

Released in United States May 1991 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 1991.)

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