Return to Sender(2004)
How can you save someone, who won't save herself?
While fighting for a woman who sits on death row, a lawyer happens upon new information which brings into question the motives of a man associated with her client
Movie: Return to Sender
Top 10 Billed Cast
Charlotte Cory
Frank Nitzche
Susan Kennan
Martin North
Mark Schlesser
Joe Charbonic
Stella / Julie
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While fighting for a woman who sits on death row, a lawyer happens upon new information which brings into question the motives of a man associated with her client
Release Date
2004-09-17
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6.36
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How can you save someone, who won't save herself?
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