The River(1984)
He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?
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.
Directed by Mark Rydell
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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
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Where can I watch The River?+
The River is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The River come out?+
The River was released in 1984.
How long is The River?+
The River runs for 122 minutes (2 hours and 2 minutes).
Who directed The River?+
The River was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in The River?+
The River stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush and Shane Bailey.
Is The River worth watching?+
The River holds a 6.4/10 rating from 142 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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