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