My Own Private River
Synopsis
Unused footage from Gus Van Sant's 1991 film My Own Private Idaho is re-contextualized in James Franco's tribute to River Phoenix.
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"My Own Private River" [2012] Full Film
Type: Clip • Published 2015-10-28
Top Cast
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River Phoenix
Michael "Mike" Waters (archive footage)
James Russo
Richard Waters (archive footage)
Vana O'Brien
Sharon Waters (archive footage)
Rodney Harvey
Gary (archive footage)
William Richert
Bob Pigeon (archive footage)
Grace Zabriskie
Alena (archive footage)
Chiara Caselli
Carmela (archive footage)
Flea
Budd (archive footage)
Udo Kier
Hans (archive footage)
Michael Parker
Digger (archive footage)
Jessica Makinson
Denise (archive footage)
Shaun Jordan
Cafe Kid (archive footage)
Camila Morrone
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH PIX Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Franco, Gus Van Sant
- Original Title
- My Own Private River
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Franco, Gus Van Sant
James Franco
Department Leadership Roster
James Franco
Editor
James Franco
Director
Gus Van Sant
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Own Private River
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What is My Own Private River about?
Unused footage from Gus Van Sant's 1991 film My Own Private Idaho is re-contextualized in James Franco's tribute to River Phoenix.
Who directed My Own Private River?
My Own Private River was directed by James Franco, Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in My Own Private River?
The principal cast of My Own Private River includes River Phoenix, James Russo, Vana O'Brien, Rodney Harvey, William Richert.
When was My Own Private River released and how long is it?
My Own Private River was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Own Private River?
My Own Private River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).