Return to Sender (2004 film)

Return to Sender is a 2004 film written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade and directed by Bille August. It was also released on video under the title Convicted. The film stars Aidan Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Kelly Preston.^[1]

Return to Sender
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Bille August
Written by	Neal Purvis Robert Wade
Produced by	Michael Lunderskov
Starring	Connie Nielsen Aidan Quinn Kelly Preston
Cinematography	Dirk Bruel
Edited by	John Scott
Music by	Harry Gregson-Williams
Production company	Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
Distributed by	Intandem Films Audley Films
Running time	109 minutes
Countries	Denmark United Kingdom

Aidan Quinn was nominated for a 2005 IFTA Best Actor in a Feature Film award for his performance. Quinn plays an unscrupulous attorney who is challenged by Nielsen, his latest client.^[2]

Plot

Quinn's character, a jaded ex-lawyer, has been befriending and exploiting death row convicts and selling their final letters to the media.^[1] While attempting to foster his relationship with Nielsen's character, he becomes convinced that she is innocent.^[1]

Cast

• Connie Nielsen as Charlotte Cory
• Aidan Quinn as Frank Nitzche
• Tim Daly as Martin North
• Kelly Preston as Susan Kennan
• Mark Ryan as Mark Schlesser
• Mark Holton as Joe Charbonic
• Sara-Marie Maltha as Stella / Julie
• Bill Thomas as Gubby
• Randy Colton as Joe Hammond

Reception

Todd McCarthy of Variety gave the film a negative review and suggested it "should be returned to maker" and says the film shows "absolutely no feel for its characters or setting, pic doesn't convince on any level".^[3]