Return to Earth(1976)
Return to Earth Synopsis
The story of Buzz Aldrin, the second astronaut to walk on the moon, and the problems he had after his return to Earth, including the breakup of his marriage, a nervous breakdown and his hospitalization for psychiatric problems.
Return to Earth (1976) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, released on May 14, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Cliff Robertson, Shirley Knight, Charles Cioffi and Ralph Bellamy. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jud Taylor
- Writers:
- Wayne Warga, George Malko, Buzz Aldrin
- Status:
- Released
Return to Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cliff Robertson
as Col. Edwin A. 'Buzz' Aldrin Jr.
Shirley Knight
as Joan Aldrin
Charles Cioffi
as Dr. Sam Mayhill
Ralph Bellamy
as Col. Edwin E. Aldrin
Stefanie Powers
as Marianne
- Kraig Metzinger
Kraig Metzinger
as Andy Aldrin
- Tony Marks
Tony Marks
as Mike Aldrin
Stephen Pearlman
as Dr. Hotfield
Stefan Gierasch
as Al Davis
Mark Roberts
Lance Henriksen
- Conard Fowkes
Conard Fowkes
Key crew
Directed by Jud Taylor, written by Wayne Warga, George Malko and Buzz Aldrin.
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Return to Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Return to Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Return to Earth?
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The main cast of Return to Earth (1976) includes Cliff Robertson, Shirley Knight, Charles Cioffi, Ralph Bellamy and Stefanie Powers. The film was directed by Jud Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to Earth released?
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Return to Earth was released on May 14, 1976 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Return to Earth worth watching?
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Return to Earth (1976) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 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.