The River

Name: The River
Director: Jean Renoir
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1951
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee, Thomas E. Breen

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19511h 39m7.3(128 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold…

The River (1951) is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Renoir. It stars Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, and Arthur Shields. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 128 votes.

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Director

Jean Renoir

Cast

Nora Swinburne

The Mother

Esmond Knight

The Father

Arthur Shields

Mr. John

Suprova Mukerjee

Nan

Thomas E. Breen

Capt. John

Patricia Walters

Harriet

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Who stars in The River?

The River stars Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, and Suprova Mukerjee, and was directed by Jean Renoir.

How long is The River?

The River has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did The River come out?

The River was released in 1951.

What genre is The River?

The River is a drama and romance film.

Is The River worth watching?

The River holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.