The River (1984)

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Written by Robert Dillon

Directed by Mark Rydell

Running Time: 135 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1984

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Farmers Tom and Mae Garvey refuse to sell out to local kingpin Joe Wade. Fighting rising waters as well as Wade, they struggle to keep their finances afloat. Drama nominated for four Oscars.

Cast

Image for Mel GibsonMel GibsonTom Garvey
Image for Sissy SpacekSissy SpacekMae Garvey
Shane BaileyLewis Garvey
Becky Jo LynchBeth Garvey
Scott GlennJoe Wade
Don HoodSenator Neiswinder
Billy Green BushHarve Stanley
James TolkanHoward Simpson
Bob W. DouglasHal Richardson
Andy StahlDave Birkin
Lisa SloanJudy Birkin
Larry D. FerrellRod Tessley
Susie ToomeySally Tessley
Kelly ToomeyLisa Tessley
Frank Hoyt TaylorZemke

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