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Return to Sender

2004-09-17 · 109 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

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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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 NielsenConnie NielsenCharlotte Cory
Aidan QuinnAidan QuinnFrank Nitzche
Kelly PrestonKelly PrestonSusan Kennan
Tim DalyTim DalyMartin North
Mark RyanMark RyanMark Schlesser
Mark HoltonMark HoltonJoe Charbonic
Sara-Marie MalthaSara-Marie MalthaStella / Julie
Randy ColtonJoe Hammond
Robin Brooks SullivanMary Hammond
Madison MuellerKirstie
Eric StarkeyEric StarkeyHammond's Brother
Brian ShoopBrian ShoopDistrict Attorney
Darryl CoxDarryl CoxDetective
Jay Michael FergusonJay Michael FergusonGovernor's Aide
Michael SimpsonMichael SimpsonJohnny Decker (as Michael P. Simpson)

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