
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
Barry Primusas Roy
Mel Gibsonas Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacekas Mae Garvey
Frank Hoyt Tayloras Zemke
Samuel Scott Osborneas Billy Gaumer
Scott Glennas Joe Wade
Don Hoodas Senator Neiswinder
James Tolkanas Howard Simpson
Billy Green Bushas Harve Stanley
David Hartas Harley
Jack Starrettas Swick
Andy Stahlas Dave Birkin
Amy Rydellas Betty Gaumer
Charles Robinsonas Truck
Jim Antonioas Dan GaumerCrew
" />Christopher WilkinsonSecond Unit Director
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting
" />Alan GibbsStunt Coordinator
" />Jophery C. BrownStunts
" />John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
" />Rick AveryStunts
" />Paula MoodyStunts
" />Johnny HockStunts
" />Julian BarryScreenplay
" />Mark RydellDirector
" />Mario RobertsStunts
" />Barry PrimusCasting Consultant
" />Hector C. GikaSound Assistant
" />Branscombe RichmondStunts
" />Robert FrazenAssistant Editor
" />Vilmos ZsigmondDirector of Photography
" />Steven PosterSecond Unit Director of Photography
" />Joseph GeisingerCableman
" />Barbara HarrisADR Voice Casting
" />John RoeschFoley Artist