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The River

The River

He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The River
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1984-12-01
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (127 votes)
  • Budget: $18,000,000
  • Revenue: $11,500,000
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7425
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

as Tom Garvey

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

as Mae Garvey

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

as Joe Wade

Billy Green Bush

Billy Green Bush

as Harve Stanley

Shane Bailey

Shane Bailey

as Lewis Garvey

Becky Jo Lynch

Becky Jo Lynch

as Beth Garvey

Don Hood

Don Hood

as Senator Neiswinder

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

as Howard Simpson

Bob W. Douglas

Bob W. Douglas

as Hal Richardson

Andy Stahl

Andy Stahl

as Dave Birkin

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Trailers & Clips

The River (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The River?

The River is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1984-12-01.

Who are the main actors in The River?

The main cast includes Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush, Shane Bailey, .

Where can I watch The River online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The River is available.

Is The River based on a true story?

He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?

What is the IMDb rating of The River?

The River has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 127 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The River?

The movie had a production budget of $18,000,000 and earned $11,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The River?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The River filmed?

The River was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The River?

The total runtime of The River is 122 minutes.

Is The River suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The River?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The River.

Does The River have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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