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