Return to Sender (2004 film)
Return to Sender is a 2004 film written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade and directed by Bille August. It was also released on video under the title Convicted. The film stars Aidan Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Mark Holton.[1]
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| Directed by | Bille August |
| Written by | Neal Purvis and Robert Wade |
| Starring | Aidan Quinn Connie Nielsen Mark Holton |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Country | Denmark USA UK |
Aidan Quinn was nominated for a 2005 IFTA Best Actor in a Feature Film award for his performance. Quinn plays an unscrupulous attorney who is challenged by Nielsen, his latest client.[2]
Plot
Quinn's character, a jaded ex-lawyer, has been befriending and exploiting death row convicts and selling their final letters to the media.[1] While attempting to foster his relationship with Nielsen's character, he becomes convinced that she is innocent.[1]
Cast
- Connie Nielsen as Charlotte Cory
- Aidan Quinn as Frank Nitzche
- Tim Daly as Martin North
- Kelly Preston as Susan Kennan
- Mark Ryan as Mark Schlesser
- Mark Holton as Joe Charbonic
- Sara-Marie Maltha as Stella / Julie
- Bill Thomas as Gubby
- Randy Colton as Joe Hammond
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 33% rating under the title Convicted[3] and a 39% rating under the title Return to Sender.[4]
References
- Cameron-Wilson, James (2006). Film Review 2006-2007. Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 978-1-905287-28-4. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
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- Cling, Carol (November 1, 2005). "'Star Wars' coda makes video debut". Las Vegas Review Journal. p. 1E. Archived from the original on 2005.
- "Convicted (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- "Return to Sender (2004)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 27, 2011.