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Return to Paradise
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Return to Paradise

1998-08-10 · 109 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Thriller · Romance

Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die.

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Directors
Joseph Ruben
Production companies
Tetragram, Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vince VaughnVince VaughnJohn 'Sheriff' Volgecherev
Anne HecheAnne HecheBeth Eastern
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixLewis McBride
David ConradDavid ConradTony Croft
Jada Pinkett SmithJada Pinkett SmithM.J. Major
Vera FarmigaVera FarmigaKerrie
Nick SandowNick SandowRavitch
Elizabeth RodriguezElizabeth RodriguezGaby
Ming LeeMr. Chandran
Joel de la FuenteJoel de la FuenteMr. Doramin
Richard ChangProsecutor
James McCauleyJames McCauleyFamous Divorce Lawyer
Brette TaylorBrette TaylorYoung Woman in Limo
Deanna YusoffWoman in Bar
David ZayasDavid ZayasConstruction Foreman
Is IssariyaMalaysian Woman in Hammock
Ed HodsonFeatures Editor
Kevin ScullinKevin ScullinDoorman #1
Glenn PatrickDoorman #2
Patrick TeohPatrick TeohChief Justice

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