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