The River (1951)
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Overview
Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation.
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Where to Watch The River
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The River Cast
Nora Swinburne
as The Mother
Esmond Knight
as The Father
Arthur Shields
as Mr. John
Suprova Mukerjee
as Nan
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Thomas E. Breen
as Capt. John
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Patricia Walters
as Harriet
Radha Burnier
as Melanie
Adrienne Corri
as Valerie
June Tripp
as Narrator (voice)
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Nimai Barik
as Kanu (uncredited)
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Richard R. Foster
as Bogey (uncredited)
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Jane Harris
as Muffie (uncredited)
The River: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The River?
The River is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in the US.
When was The River released?
The River came out on September 10, 1951.
Is The River worth watching?
The River holds a 7.2/10 average from 136 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is The River?
The River runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
