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Return to Paradise

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An island beauty (Roberta Haynes) and her people follow a beach bum (Gary Cooper) instead of a fire-and-brimstone preacher (Barry Jones).
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Francois Truffaut Cahiers du Cinéma 04/04/2022
A curious film that attaches itself to the viewer and is also baffling, one that we wish we could like more. Go to Full Review Reg Whitley Daily Mirror (UK) 11/30/2021
Good escapist fare. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 10/16/2019
Better-than-average escapism, in authentic Samoan settings. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/18/2016 hello flixter! ya got the wrong picture here this doesn't star anne heche but rather gary cooper year is right picture wrong See more 10/11/2011 Fascinating how paradise is always an island where people learn the simple things and work harder than they have ever worked, for no pay. See more 06/20/2011 Fascinating how paradise is always an island where people learn the simple things and work harder than they have ever worked, for no pay. See more Read all reviews
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Mark Robson

Director

Gary Cooper

Mr. Morgan

Roberta Haynes

Maeva

Barry Jones

Pastor Corbett

Moira MacDonald

Turia

John Hudson

Captain Harry Faber
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Movie Info

Synopsis An island beauty (Roberta Haynes) and her people follow a beach bum (Gary Cooper) instead of a fire-and-brimstone preacher (Barry Jones).
Director
Mark Robson
Producer
Theron Warth, Robert Wise, Mark Robson
Production Co
United Artists
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 2, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m