Follow The River
“An Enthralling Epic Of One Woman's Grit, Loyalty, And Determination”
Synopsis
Mary Ingles is pregnant when she and her two sons are captured from their homestead in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains by Shawnee Indians. Her husband, Will, narrowly escapes death during the attack. Impressed by her grace under the pressure of captivity, Wildcat, the Shawnee chief, confers special privileges on Mary and her children, eventually proposing that Mary become his mate. Surprised by her attraction to the handsome brave, Mary nonetheless opts to remain faithful to Will and engineers a plan for her escape. Separated from her children, Mary joins another female settler, and together they embark on a harrowing homeward trek. Her odyssey comes full circle more than a decade later when she is finally reunited with her long-lost children.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Miller, James Alexander Thom
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- Follow The River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Signboard Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Davidson
Jennifer Miller, James Alexander Thom
Ernest Troost
Michael Gershman
Bonnie Koehler
Alvin Cooperman
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Miller
Writer
Bonnie Koehler
Editor
Martin Davidson
Director
Alvin Cooperman
Producer
Michael Gershman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Follow The River
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What is Follow The River about?
Mary Ingles is pregnant when she and her two sons are captured from their homestead in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains by Shawnee Indians. Her husband, Will, narrowly escapes death during the attack. Impressed by her grace under the pressure of captivity, Wildcat, the Shawnee chief, confers special privileges on Mary and her children, eventually proposing that Mary become his mate. Surprised by her attraction to the handsome brave, Mary nonetheless opts to remain faithful to Will and engineers a plan for her escape. Separated from her children, Mary joins another female settler, and together they embark on a harrowing homeward trek. Her odyssey comes full circle more than a decade later when she is finally reunited with her long-lost children.
Who directed Follow The River?
Follow The River was directed by Martin Davidson.
Who stars in Follow The River?
The principal cast of Follow The River includes Ellen Burstyn, Sheryl Lee, Tim Guinee, Eric Schweig, Andy Stahl.
When was Follow The River released and how long is it?
Follow The River was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Follow The River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Follow The River was composed by Ernest Troost.
Is Follow The River based on a book or true story?
Follow The River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Alexander Thom".