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