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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
as Andy Aldrin
Tony Marks
as Mike Aldrin
Stephen Pearlman
as Dr. Hotfield
Stefan Gierasch
as Al Davis
Mark Roberts
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorJud Taylor
WritersWayne Warga, George Malko, Buzz Aldrin
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsReturn to Earth
About Return to Earth
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.
Directed by Jud Taylor, Return to Earth leans on a strong ensemble — Cliff Robertson, Shirley Knight, Charles Cioffi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1976.
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