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