Return of the Secaucus 7

Return of the Secaucus 7

Infobox_Film
name = Return of the Secaucus 7


caption = Theatrical poster
director = John Sayles
producer = Jeffrey Nelson
William Aydelott
writer = John Sayles
starring = Bruce MacDonald
Maggie Renzi
David Strathairn
Adam LeFevre
Maggie Cousineau
music = Mason Daring
cinematography = Austin De Besche
editing = John Sayles
distributor = Salsipuedes Productions
released = September 5 1980
runtime = 110 minutes
country = United States
language = English
amg_id = 1:65851
imdb_id = 0081420|

"Return of the Secaucus 7" (1980) is a drama film written and directed by John Sayles. It features Bruce MacDonald, Maggie Renzi, Adam LeFevre, Maggie Cousineau, Gordon Clapp, Jean Passanante, and others. [imdb title|id=0081420|title=Return of the Secaucus 7.]

The picture is thought to have inspired "The Big Chill" (1983), which is a more widely known film. However, writer/director Lawrence Kasdan has denied having seen "Return of the Secaucus 7" before working on "The Big Chill". ["Big Chill" screening, the Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 20, 2006.]

It tells the story of seven friends who reunite for the anniversary of their arrest ten years previously, on their way to a political demonstration.

Cast

* Bruce MacDonald as Mike Donnelly
* Maggie Renzi as Katie Sipriano
* Adam LeFevre as J.T.
* Maggie Cousineau as Frances Carlson
* Gordon Clapp as Chip Hollister
* Jean Passanante as Irene Rosenblum
* Karen Trott as Maura Tolliver
* Mark Arnott as Jeff Andrews
* David Strathairn as Ron Desjardins
* John Sayles as Howie
* Marisa Smith as Carol
* Amy Schewel as Lacey Summers
* Carolyn Brooks as Meg
* Eric Forsythe as Captain
* Nancy Mette as Lee

Critical reception

Film critic Emanuel Levy liked the film and wrote, "The movie became influential, launching a cycle of "reunion" films, which included "The Big Chill" and the TV series "Thirtysomething". As a portrait of disenchantment, Return was more authentic and honest than Lawrence Kasdan's star-studded Big Chill...A rueful movie about unexceptional lives that have prematurely grown stale, "Secaucus" is a bit commonplace, lacking genuine drama. But Sayles uses effectively a discursive, episodic format; he constructs strong scenes with resonant dialogue. The characters are complex and individually distinguished by speech, gesture, and manner." [ [http://emanuellevy.com/article.php?articleID=2363 Levy, Emanuel] . "Emanuel Levy Film Reviews," 2004-2008. Last accessed: February 25 2008.]

Critic Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat wrote, "Here's a nice little movie about the baby boom generation...Novelist John Sayles wrote, directed, and edited this movie. It is a labor of love. We watch these laidback individuals share their stories and reminisce about the past...But these baby boomers can't handle tension; the rift between Jeff and Maura sends tremors through the weekend. And although they put up a front of having a good time, one senses that things haven't turned out well for themeither in terms of meaningful relationships or in terms of personal fulfillment. "Return of the Secaucus Seven" leaves one with a rueful feeling about this generation." [ [http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/films.php?id=7652 Brussat, Frederic and Mary Ann] . "Spirituality & Practice," film review, 19702007. Last accessed: February 25, 2008.]

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 100% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on 11 reviews, marking the film as "Fresh." [ [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/return_of_the_secaucus_seven/ "Return of the Secaucus 7"] at Rotten Tomatoes. Last accessed: February 25, 2008.]

Awards

Wins
* Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: LAFCA Award; Best Screenplay, John Sayles; 1980.
* Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: BSFC Award; Best Independent Film; 1981.

Nominations
* Writers Guild of America, East: WGA Award (Screen); Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen, John Sayles; 1981.

Other distinctions
* In 1997, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

References

Notes

External links

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* [http://www.johnsaylesretro.com/body-matewan-synopsis.html "Return of the Secaucus 7"] at John Sayles web site
* [http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/03/13/the-return-of-the-secaucus-7-1980-by-john-sayles/ "Return of the Secaucus 7"] Alternative Film Guide review of DVD


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