The River

Name: The River
Director: Mark Rydell
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush, Shane Bailey

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

19842h 2m6.3(140 votes)

Drama

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 th…

The River (1984) is a drama film directed by Mark Rydell. It stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, and Scott Glenn. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 140 votes.

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Director

Mark Rydell

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

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Who stars in The River?

The River stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, and Billy Green Bush, and was directed by Mark Rydell.

How long is The River?

The River has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The River come out?

The River was released in 1984.

What genre is The River?

The River is a drama film.

Is The River worth watching?

The River holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.