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