The Return of Eliot Ness (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, The Return of Eliot Ness is a crime and tv movie film directed by James A. Contner, running about 94 minutes. “You can't touch him. You can't scare him. And these days, the Mob still can't get rid of him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective Eliot Ness comes back to town to fight corruption and avenge a former partner's murder with the help of the son.
Who’s in it. The Return of Eliot Ness stars Robert Stack as Eliot Ness, Jack Coleman as Gil Labine, J. Winston Carroll as Joe O'Malley and Philip Bosco as Art Malto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Return of Eliot Ness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Eliot Ness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Eliot Ness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Eliot Ness (1991)?
- In US, The Return of Eliot Ness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return of Eliot Ness worth watching?
- The Return of Eliot Ness holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Eliot Ness?
- The Return of Eliot Ness stars Robert Stack, Jack Coleman, J. Winston Carroll, Philip Bosco and Anthony DeSando.
- When was The Return of Eliot Ness released?
- The Return of Eliot Ness was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.