Hart to Hart Returns

1993 1h 26m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 14

AdventureCrimeMysteryTV Movie

Synopsis

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Jonathan Hart, the wealthy entrepreneur, and his charming investigative reporter wife, Jennifer, once again get caught up in a mystery, this time involving corrupt government contractors. Aided by their trusty servant Max, who is more family than employee, and their dog Freeway, the Harts try to resolve issues with an investigation into Jonathan’s business dealings with an old friend in the aerospace industry, and find themselves in the midst of a dark plot which will put Jonathan’s freedom, their home, and even their lives in jeopardy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Wagner
Jonathan Hart
Stefanie Powers
Jennifer Hart
Lionel Stander
Max
Mike Connors
Bill McDowell
Mike Connors
Dr. Paul Menard
Lance Guest
Peter McDowell
Lance Guest
Duke
David Purdham
Hal Bartlett

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Roger Hunt
Writers: Richard Chapman, E. Jack Kaplan, James G. Hirsch
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Hart to Hart Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Roger Hunt, shot by Roy H. Wagner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Arthur B. Rubinstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Andrew Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers and Lionel Stander carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0107082 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Roger Hunt directs. Roy H. Wagner behind the camera. Arthur B. Rubinstein scores. Andrew Cohen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Hart to Hart Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Peter Roger Hunt, shot by Roy H. Wagner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Arthur B. Rubinstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Andrew Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers and Lionel Stander carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0107082 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Roy H. Wagner
Original score: Arthur B. Rubinstein
Editing: Andrew Cohen
Production design: Mimi Gramatky
Costume design: Faye Sloan
Makeup / hair: Lon Bentley
Sound: Robert W. Glass Jr.
Stunt coordinator: Gregory J. Barnett
Runtime: 86 min · 1h 26m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Hart to Hart Returns (1993)

Part of

Hart to Hart Collection

In 1993, nine years after Hart to Hart ended, Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers reunited for a series of made-for-TV movies. Eight 90-minute television films were made in total over the next four years: the first five for NBC, and the final three for CTV Television Network.

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Peter Roger Hunt

Community reviews

What people are saying

r96sk2021-02-12
★ 6/10
I've never seen an episode from the television series, but still wanted to check out the films that followed it - this is the first of eight (!). <em>'Hart to Hart Returns'</em> gives me split feelings. The opening chunk is very boring and rather tiresome, there's literally a set of three or four consecutive scenes at one point which are just the two leads having a kiss. There's a lot of filler at the start, is what I'm saying. However, I found myself fairly - if only minorly - enjoying the back end of the film when the mystery elements start kicking in. I'm not saying it's an unpredictable second half but it's alright to watch unfold. It ends up being a marginally interesting story. Not enough to make up for the slow start, mind. As for the cast - average. Stefanie Powers is the pick, though is obviously closely followed by co-star Robert Wagner. Lionel Stander is likeable in his role, he has an amusing scene featuring Freeway the dog and an estate agent - arguably the scene of the film. Onto the next one!

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