Return Engagement(1978)
Return Engagement Synopsis
A live-theater production in which Elizabeth Taylor stars as Emily Loomis, a professor of ancient history at a small California college, who reluctantly agrees to rent a room in her house to one of the new students, named Stewart Anderson. Both happen to be loners (she with a secret past) and although they initially get on each other's nerves, they eventually realize the rapport to help one another emerge from their emotional shells.
Return Engagement (1978) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Hardy, released on November 17, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Joseph Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie and Peter Donat. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Hardy
- Writers:
- James Prideaux
- Producers:
- Mike Wise, Franklin R. Levy
- Production:
- The Production Company, NBC
- Status:
- Released
Return Engagement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Dr. Emily Loomis
Joseph Bottoms
as Stewart Anderman
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Florence
Peter Donat
as George Riley
James Ray
as Mr. Keith
Susan Buckner
as Janice
- Alston Ahern
Alston Ahern
as Audrey
- Robin Strand
Robin Strand
as Victor
Melanie Henderson
as First Girl
- Jennifer Myers
Jennifer Myers
as Second Girl
- Wendy Sommerstein
Wendy Sommerstein
as Third Girl
Don Stark
as Waiter
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Hardy, written by James Prideaux, produced by Mike Wise and Franklin R. Levy.
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Return Engagement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Return Engagement – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Return Engagement?
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The main cast of Return Engagement (1978) includes Elizabeth Taylor, Joseph Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie, Peter Donat and James Ray. The film was directed by Joseph Hardy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return Engagement released?
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Return Engagement was released on November 17, 1978 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Return Engagement worth watching?
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Return Engagement (1978) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.