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The Homecoming

on BBC Two England

Drama with a screenplay by Harold Pinter, based on his own play, and starring Cyril Cusack, Ian Holm, Michael Jayston

Teddy, a professor now living in the United States of America, returns with his wife to his childhood home in north London. But on his arrival there, he finds himself walking into a volatile mixture of boredom, resentment and mutual dependence culminating in a bitter battle of wills.

This film version of the 1965 West End play features the song "Round Midnight", which was written and performed by Thelonious Monk.
(1973)

Film Reviews pages 69-76

Contributors

Writer:
Harold Pinter
Director:
Peter Hall
Sam :
Cyril Cusack
Lenny:
Ian Holm
Teddy:
Michael Jayston
Ruth:
Vivien Merchant
Joey:
Terence Rigby
Max:
Paul Rogers

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