Movie

Return Engagement

★ 7.3(3)19781h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Hardy
Release date: 1978-11-17
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Production Company

About Return Engagement

Return Engagement is a 1978 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Joseph Hardy, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Joseph Bottoms and Allyn Ann McLerie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Return Engagement in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Dr. Emily Loomis

Joseph Bottoms

Stewart Anderman

Allyn Ann McLerie

Florence

Peter Donat

George Riley

James Ray

Mr. Keith

Susan Buckner

Janice

Alston Ahern

Audrey

Robin Strand

Victor

Melanie Henderson

First Girl

Jennifer Myers

Second Girl

Wendy Sommerstein

Third Girl

Don Stark

Waiter

Themes & keywords

professorloner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Return Engagement in United States?+

Return Engagement is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Return Engagement on Netflix?+

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How long is Return Engagement?+

Return Engagement has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in Return Engagement?+

Return Engagement stars Elizabeth Taylor, Joseph Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie, Peter Donat and James Ray.

When did Return Engagement come out?+

Return Engagement is a 1978 movie directed by Joseph Hardy.

What genre is Return Engagement?+

Return Engagement is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Return Engagement?+

Return Engagement was directed by Joseph Hardy.