Damned River
“A dream vacation...becomes a grim nightmare.”
Synopsis
A group hires a guide to take them whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Africa, but what they don't know is that the guide is actually a deranged psychotic killer.
Top Cast
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Stephen Shellen
Ray
Lisa Aliff
Anne
John Terlesky
Carl
Marc Poppel
Luke
Bradford Bancroft
Jerry
Louis Van Niekerk
Von Hoenigen
Leslie Mongezi
Mavuso
Moses Ncube
Young Boy
Mtcheso Ncube
Witch doctor
Maita Sibanda
Sangoma
Todd Brownell
Von Hoenigen's Man
Joe Siabe
Von Hoenigen's Man
Tetrex Tshuma
Von Hoenigen's Man
Boniface Chivuvenga
Von Hoenigen's Man
Tony Benge Johnson
Young Luke (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- John Crowther, Bayard Johnson
- Original Title
- Damned River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Silver Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schroeder
John Crowther, Bayard Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schroeder
Director
John Crowther
Writer
Bayard Johnson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damned River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Damned River about?
A group hires a guide to take them whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Africa, but what they don't know is that the guide is actually a deranged psychotic killer.
Who directed Damned River?
Damned River was directed by Michael Schroeder.
Who stars in Damned River?
The principal cast of Damned River includes Stephen Shellen, Lisa Aliff, John Terlesky, Marc Poppel, Bradford Bancroft.
When was Damned River released and how long is it?
Damned River was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Damned River?
Damned River holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).