| Return of the Secaucus 7 | |
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.jpg) Theatrical release poster by Monte Dolack | |
| Directed by | John Sayles |
| Screenplay by | John Sayles |
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| Cinematography | Austin De Besche |
| Edited by | John Sayles |
| Music by | Mason Daring |
Production company | Salsipuedes Productions |
| Distributed by | Libra Films |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $60,000 (estimated)[1] |
| Box office | $2 million[1] |
Return of the Secaucus 7 is a 1980 American independent drama film written and directed by John Sayles and starring Bruce MacDonald, Maggie Renzi, David Strathairn, Adam LeFevre, Maggie Cousineau, Gordon Clapp, and Jean Passanante, and others.[2][3] The film tells the story of seven friends who spend a weekend together in New Hampshire. The weekend is marred by the break-up of a relationship between two of the friends. This causes a ripple effect among the group and brings up old desires and problems.
The picture was thought to have inspired The Big Chill (1983), which is a more widely known film with a similar storyline.[4] However, writer-director Lawrence Kasdan has denied having seen Return of the Secaucus 7 before working on The Big Chill.[5] In 1997, the film was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for its historic merits.
- ^ a b Gerry Molyneaux, "John Sayles, Renaissance Books, 2000 p 37
- ^ Return of the Secaucus 7 at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films.
- ^ "Return of the Secaucus 7". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ Lingan, John] (August 30, 2010). "Take Two-3: Return of the Secaucus 7". Slant Magazine. Brooklyn: Slant Magazine, LLC. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- ^ Big Chill screening, the Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 20, 2006.