Movie Cosmos - Hart to Hart Returns

Description:

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.

Top Cast >

Robert Wagner

As Jonathan Hart

Stefanie Powers

As Jennifer Hart

Lionel Stander

As Max

Mike Connors

As Bill McDowell

Mike Connors

As Dr. Paul Menard

Lance Guest

As Peter McDowell

Lance Guest

As Duke

David Purdham

As Hal Bartlett

Brian Reddy

As Eric Hayden

Kevin Brophy

As West

Dakin Matthews

As Ted Avery

Top Crew >

Peter Roger Hunt

Director

Reviews:

r96sk (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 (!).

'Hart to Hart Returns' 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!

2021-02-12