
The River
The River
Release: 1984-12-01·Runtime: 122m·★ 6.4
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
Mel Gibsonas Tom Garvey
Scott Glennas Joe Wade
Don Hoodas Senator Neiswinder
Sissy Spacekas Mae Garvey
Billy Green Bushas Harve Stanley
Barry Primusas Roy
Shane Baileyas Lewis Garvey
David Hartas Harley
Amy Rydellas Betty Gaumer
Charles Robinsonas Truck
Jack Starrettas Swick
James Tolkanas Howard Simpson
Samuel Scott Osborneas Billy Gaumer
Andy Stahlas Dave Birkin
Frank Hoyt Tayloras Zemke
Jim Antonioas Dan GaumerCrew
" />John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
" />Branscombe RichmondStunts
" />Barry PrimusCasting Consultant
" />Mark RydellDirector
" />Johnny HockStunts
" />Alan GibbsStunt Coordinator
" />Paula MoodyStunts
" />Hector C. GikaSound Assistant
" />Barbara HarrisADR Voice Casting
" />Rick AveryStunts
" />Julian BarryScreenplay
" />Steven PosterSecond Unit Director of Photography
" />John RoeschFoley Artist
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting
" />Joseph GeisingerCableman
" />Vilmos ZsigmondDirector of Photography
" />Mario RobertsStunts
" />Jophery C. BrownStunts
" />Christopher WilkinsonSecond Unit Director
" />Robert FrazenAssistant Editor