

The River (1984)
He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?
143 votes on TMDBReleased December 1, 1984Runtime 2h 2mDirector Mark Rydell
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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Cast of The River

Mel Gibson
Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacek
Mae Garvey
Scott Glenn
Joe Wade
Billy Green Bush
Harve Stanley
Don Hood
Senator Neiswinder
James Tolkan
Howard Simpson
Andy Stahl
Dave Birkin
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Zemke
Amy Rydell
Betty Gaumer
Samuel Scott Osborne
Billy Gaumer
Charles Robinson
Truck
Jim Antonio
Dan GaumerAbout The River
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The River is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Who stars in The River?
The River stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush, Shane Bailey.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Mark Rydell.
How long is The River?
The River has a runtime of 2h 2m.
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.
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