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The River (1984)

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

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143 votes on TMDB
Released 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

Mel Gibson

Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

Mae Garvey
Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Joe Wade
Billy Green Bush

Billy Green Bush

Harve Stanley
Don Hood

Don Hood

Senator Neiswinder
James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Howard Simpson
Andy Stahl

Andy Stahl

Dave Birkin
Frank Hoyt Taylor

Frank Hoyt Taylor

Zemke
Amy Rydell

Amy Rydell

Betty Gaumer
Samuel Scott Osborne

Samuel Scott Osborne

Billy Gaumer
Charles Robinson

Charles Robinson

Truck
Jim Antonio

Jim Antonio

Dan Gaumer

About The River

Where can I watch The River?

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.