Return of the Secaucus 7 Movie Review 1980

Centers around a weekend reunion of seven friends who were activists during the Vietnam War in the turbulent '60s. Now turning 30, they evaluate their present lives and progress. Writer and director Sayles plays Howie in this excellent example of what a low-budget film can and should be. A less trendy predecessor of "The Big Chill" (1983) which, perhaps, was a few years ahead of its time.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Buddies, Director/Star Teams: Sayles & Strathairn, Vietnam War, Boomer Reunions, New Jersey, Director/Star Teams: Sayles & Clapp

Screenplay

John Sayles

Cast

Mark Arnott, Gordon Clapp, Maggie Cousineau-Arndt, David Strathairn, Adam LeFevre, Bruce MacDonald, Maggie Renzi, Jean Passanante, Karen Trott, John Sayles

Cinematography

Austin De Besche

Director

John Sayles

Music

Mason Daring

Producer

Libra Specialty Films

Awards

L.A. Film Critics 1980: Screenplay, Natl. Film Reg. 1997.