

Return to Sender
2004-09-17 · 109 min · ★ 6.4
While fighting for a woman who sits on death row, a lawyer happens upon new information which brings into question the motives of a man associated with her client
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Production details
- Directors
- Bille August
- Production companies
- Audley Films LLP, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Number 9 Films
- Countries
- Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,800,000
- Revenue
- USD 326,563
Top Cast
Connie NielsenCharlotte Cory
Aidan QuinnFrank Nitzche
Kelly PrestonSusan Kennan
Tim DalyMartin North
Mark RyanMark Schlesser
Mark HoltonJoe Charbonic
Sara-Marie MalthaStella / Julie
Eric StarkeyHammond's Brother
Brian ShoopDistrict Attorney
Darryl CoxDetective
Jay Michael FergusonGovernor's Aide
Michael SimpsonJohnny Decker (as Michael P. Simpson)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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