Millions loved him, could someone hate him enough to kill and kill again?
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.
The Comeback (1978) is a horror and mystery film directed by Pete Walker, released on June 16, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle and Richard Johnson. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
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Jack Jones
as Nick Cooper
Pamela Stephenson
as Linda Everett
David Doyle
as Webster Jones
Richard Johnson
as Psychiatrist
Holly Palance
as Gail
Sheila Keith
as Mrs. B
Bill Owen
as Mr. B
Peter Turner
as Harry Cunningham
June Chadwick
as Nurse
Penny Irving
Patrick Brock
as Dr Paulsen
Jeff Silk
as Police Officer
Directed by Pete Walker, written by Murray Smith, produced by Pete Walker.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 40 ratings.
I hadn't seen this film in decades, but a rewatch showed it still packed an over-the-top punch. Jack Jones is pop singer Nick Cooper, who has been on a six year hiatus from recording at the insistence of his wife Gail (Holly Palance). The couple has just divorced, and Nick decides to go back to recording for music executive Webster (David Doyle). Gail? Oh, Gail is savagely murdered in the estranged couple's London…
Reviewed on October 27, 2024
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The main cast of The Comeback (1978) includes Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle, Richard Johnson and Holly Palance. The film was directed by Pete Walker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Comeback was released on June 16, 1978 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Comeback (1978) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official The Comeback trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
