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The River (1984)

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

  • Dec 1, 1984
  • 2h 2m
  • PG

6.4/10

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142 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The River is a 1984 drama film directed by Mark Rydell. Its leading cast includes Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek and Scott Glenn. It runs for 2 hours 2 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 2 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.4/10 from 142 TMDB votes

Trailer

The River (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Mel Gibson Tom Garvey
  • Sissy Spacek Mae Garvey
  • Scott Glenn Joe Wade
  • Billy Green Bush Harve Stanley
  • Shane Bailey Lewis Garvey
  • Becky Jo Lynch Beth Garvey
  • Don Hood Senator Neiswinder
  • James Tolkan Howard Simpson
  • Bob W. Douglas Hal Richardson
  • Andy Stahl Dave Birkin
  • Lisa Sloan Judy Birkin
  • Larry D. Ferrell Rod Tessley
  • Susie Toomey Sally Tessley
  • Kelly Toomey Lisa Tessley
  • Frank Hoyt Taylor Zemke
  • Amy Rydell Betty Gaumer
  • Samuel Scott Osborne Billy Gaumer
  • Charles Robinson Truck

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