The River (1984)
He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?
Overview
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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The River Cast
Mel Gibson
as Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacek
as Mae Garvey
Scott Glenn
as Joe Wade
Billy Green Bush
as Harve Stanley
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Shane Bailey
as Lewis Garvey
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Becky Jo Lynch
as Beth Garvey
Don Hood
as Senator Neiswinder
James Tolkan
as Howard Simpson
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Bob W. Douglas
as Hal Richardson
Andy Stahl
as Dave Birkin
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Lisa Sloan
as Judy Birkin
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Larry D. Ferrell
as Rod Tessley
The River: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The River?
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When was The River released?
The River came out on December 1, 1984.
Is The River worth watching?
The River holds a 6.4/10 average from 142 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.
How long is The River?
The River runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
