“He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?”
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The River (1984) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The River at a Glance
The River is a 1984 drama film helmed by Mark Rydell, with a cast led by Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek and Scott Glenn. It is 2 hours 2 minutes long and premiered on December 1, 1984. The River is rated 6.4/10 by TMDB users across 142 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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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Frequently Asked Questions About The River
When was The River released?
The River was released on December 1, 1984.
What is the runtime of The River?
The River has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in The River?
The River stars Mel Gibson as Tom Garvey, Sissy Spacek as Mae Garvey, Scott Glenn as Joe Wade and Billy Green Bush as Harve Stanley. The cast also includes Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch, Don Hood and James Tolkan.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Mark Rydell. The screenplay is credited to Julian Barry and Robert Dillon.
What genre is The River?
The River is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is The River rated?
The River is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.4/10 from 142 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The River for free?
You can watch the trailer for The River, "The River (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The River?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The River include The Girl Who Believes in Miracles (2021), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004), Fast Girls (2012), TalhotBlond (2012) and Flash of Genius (2008).
Can I stream the full movie of The River on 123Movies?
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