The River (1984)
The River is a 1984 drama movie directed by Mark Rydell, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek and Scott Glenn.
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.
Quick answers
What is The River about?
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.
When was The River released?
The River was released on 1 December 1984.
How long is The River?
The River runs 2h 2m.
Who made The River?
The River was directed by Mark Rydell.
Where can I watch The River?
The River is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The River
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Mel Gibson as Tom Garvey
- Sissy Spacek as Mae Garvey
- Scott Glenn as Joe Wade
- Billy Green Bush as Harve Stanley
- Shane Bailey as Lewis Garvey
- Becky Jo Lynch as Beth Garvey
- Don Hood as Senator Neiswinder
- James Tolkan as Howard Simpson
- Bob W. Douglas as Hal Richardson
- Andy Stahl as Dave Birkin
- Lisa Sloan as Judy Birkin
- Larry D. Ferrell as Rod Tessley