This is an introduction to the movie “Return to Me” which was released in 2000. It’s a romantic comedy-drama directed by Bonnie Hunt and starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver. This article provides information on the locations where the film was shot, the stars, and some intriguing behind-the-scenes tidbits.
Where it Filmed?
Return to Me was filmed in several locations. Scenes were shot in both Chicago and Oak Park in Illinois, USA. Parts of the film were also made in the Piazza del Pantheon in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Specific sites like the Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center and a locale at 828 West Grace Street, both in Chicago, were also used. The filming took place from May 5 to July 21, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Duchovny | Bob Rueland |
| Minnie Driver | Grace Briggs |
| Carroll O’Connor | Marty O’Reilly |
| Robert Loggia | Angelo Pardipillo |
| Bonnie Hunt | Megan Dayton |
| David Alan Grier | Charlie Johnson |
| Joely Richardson | Elizabeth Rueland |
| Eddie Jones | Emmett McFadden |
| Marianne Muellerleile | Sophie |
| William Bronder | Wally Jatczak |
| Brian Howe | Mike |
| Chris Barnes | Jeff |
| Adam Tanguay | Adam Dayton |
| Karson Pound | Karson Dayton |
| Tyler Spitzer | Tyler Dayton |
| Laura Larsen | Laura Dayton |
| Austin Samuel Hibbs | Austin Dayton |
| Dick Cusack | Mr. Bennington |
| Tom Virtue | Dr. Senderak |
| Holly Biniak | Big Hair |
| Tamara Tungate | Celia |
| Kevin Hunt | ER Doctor |
| Jennie Lew Tugend | Paramedic |
| David Pasquesi | Tony |
| Claire Lake | ER Nurse |
| Carol Hunt | Nurse Alice |
| Patrick Hunt | Danny |
| Lindsay Allen | Delivery Girl |
| Don Lake | Transplant Man |
| Holly Wortell | Marsha |
| Becky Veduccio | Shari |
| Peter B. Spector | Valet Guy |
| Darryl Warren | Father Rudy |
| Rudy Gabor | Italian Singer |
| William Zirko | Italian Singer |
| Edward Ballog | Italian Singer |
| Angelo Ricco | Italian Singer |
| Alice Hunt | Nancy |
| Franklin E. Jones | Chester |
| Tom Hunt | Tom |
| Jack Cooper | Ballroom Bartender |
| Tim O’Malley | Patrick |
| LaTaunya Bounds | Zebra Girl |
| Harry Teinowitz | Ice Cream Clerk |
| Walt Jacobs | M.C. |
| Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra | The AG Orchestra |
| Romano Ghini | Cappucino Man |
| Gabriella Arena | Nun |
| Paola Sebastiani | Nun |
| Lilliana Vitale | Nun |
| Bill Bartelt | Street Artist (uncredited) |
| Larry Crandus | Zoo Executive (uncredited) |
| Divine Prince Ty Emmecca | Zoo Park Visitor (uncredited) |
| Tracie Futterman | Park Walker (uncredited) |
| Ari Golan | News Crew (uncredited) |
| Alan Gresik | The AG Orchestra – Pianist (uncredited) |
| Lisa Harrison | Bowler (uncredited) |
| Kwan | Sydney (uncredited) |
| Lou Marini | The AG Orchestra – Bassist (uncredited) |
| Maureen Mendoza | Nurse / Waitress (uncredited) |
| Laura Orrico | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Brian Patti | The AG Orchestra – Saxophonist (uncredited) |
| Lora Starkman | Bar Girl (uncredited) |
| Justin Thaler | Construction Foreman (uncredited) |
| Danny Wolske | Bistro Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s title, “Return to Me,” is also the name of a song by Dean Martin that is played several times throughout the movie.
- The director, Bonnie Hunt, is also one of the writers and acts in the movie. She plays the role of Megan Dayton.
- David Duchovny plays Bob Rueland and Minnie Driver appears as Grace Briggs. Romance blossoms between their characters despite unusual circumstances: Bob falls in love with Grace who has received his deceased wife’s heart in a transplant operation.
- The film won 2 awards and was also nominated for two other awards.
- The movie’s duration is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
- The cast of the movie includes other notable actors like Carroll O’Connor, Robert Loggia, and Jim Belushi.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Oak Park, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8850317
- Longitude: -87.7845025
- Place ID: ChIJh7cdP7o0DogRqK7U1X2NWN8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oak Park, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Piazza del Pantheon, Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8992619
- Longitude: 12.4768866
- Place ID: ChIJAUsG51FgLxMRJeW5BsZBdk0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center – 2929 S. Ellis Avenue, Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8416971
- Longitude: -87.6137116
- Place ID: ChIJhSgWNYkrDogRsGCspchKsos
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2929 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 828 West Grace Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.951308
- Longitude: -87.65097569999999
- Place ID: ChIJKTq34LbTD4gRJqyNIH6jhe0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 828 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
