
The River
The River
Release: 1984-12-01·Runtime: 122m·★ 6.3
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Frank Hoyt Tayloras Zemke
Charles Robinsonas Truck
Mel Gibsonas Tom Garvey
Billy Green Bushas Harve Stanley
James Tolkanas Howard Simpson
Jim Antonioas Dan Gaumer
Don Hoodas Senator Neiswinder
Samuel Scott Osborneas Billy Gaumer
Jack Starrettas Swick
Sissy Spacekas Mae Garvey
Scott Glennas Joe Wade
Amy Rydellas Betty Gaumer
David Hartas Harley
Barry Primusas Roy
Shane Baileyas Lewis Garvey
Andy Stahlas Dave BirkinCrew
" />Hector C. GikaSound Assistant
" />Johnny HockStunts
" />Branscombe RichmondStunts
" />Vilmos ZsigmondDirector of Photography
" />Mark RydellDirector
" />Barry PrimusCasting Consultant
" />Paula MoodyStunts
" />Mario RobertsStunts
" />Christopher WilkinsonSecond Unit Director
" />Jophery C. BrownStunts
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting
" />Steven PosterSecond Unit Director of Photography
" />John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
" />Barbara HarrisADR Voice Casting
" />Robert FrazenAssistant Editor
" />Rick AveryStunts
" />Alan GibbsStunt Coordinator
" />John RoeschFoley Artist
" />Joseph GeisingerCableman
" />Julian BarryScreenplay