The Returning(1983)
A curse born after a thousand years... ...coming for revenge!
Synopsis
Two different men are possessed by spirits of Native Americans after they separately wander into a sacred burial ground. When John and Sybil come home with their son after a trip to the Mojave Desert, they bring an unusual stone back as a memento of the trip. The stone seems to cause strange noises and other horrible inexplicable phenomena.
Directed by Joel Bender
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Cast
Susan Strasberg
Sybil Ophir
Gabriel Walsh
John Ophir
Victor Arnold
Al Lyons
Ruth Warrick
Grace
H.E.D. Redford
Mr. Rizer
Mostea Oshley
Medicine Man
Rick Barker
Spikee
Logan Field
Jimmy the Bartender
Jay Bernard
Mr. Lyons
Yvonne Robertson
Mrs. Lyons
Lucius M. Ward
Dr. Norton
Max Golightly
Mr. James
Jere Clames
Billy
Paul Nichols
Mr. Lewis
Oscar Rowland
Dr. Berg
Allen McCullough
(Voices)
Nancy Hendrickson
(Voices)
Mike Brennan
(Voices)
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The Returning was released in 1983.
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The Returning runs for 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes).
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The Returning was directed by Joel Bender.
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The Returning stars Susan Strasberg, Gabriel Walsh, Victor Arnold, Ruth Warrick and H.E.D. Redford.
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