Rachel River
Synopsis
A divorced radio personality in a small Minnesota town returns to her roots and investigates the life of a reclusive, recently deceased woman.
Top Cast
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Pamela Reed
Mary Graving
Viveca Lindfors
Harriet White
Željko Ivanek
Momo
James Olson
Jack Canon
Craig T. Nelson
Marlyn Huutula
Nick Benedict
Christopher Burnette
Ailene Cole
Svea
Don Cosgrove
Casket Salesman
Jon DeVries
Baker
Ron Duffy
Duane
Michael Gallagher
Will
Jo Henderson
Estona
Richard Jenkins
Cordell
Courtney Kjos
Annie Graving
Alan North
Beske
Oliver Osterberg
Arne
Richard Riehle
Merv
Joel Thingvall
Mortician
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Smolan
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Guest, Carol Bly
- Original Score
- Arvo Pärt
- Original Title
- Rachel River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Taurus Entertainment Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Smolan
Judith Guest, Carol Bly
Arvo Pärt
Paul Elliott
Susan R. Crutcher
Sandy Smolan, Timothy Marx
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Smolan
Director
Judith Guest
Writer
Arvo Pärt
Original Music Composer
David Wasco
Production Design
Sandy Smolan
Producer
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Timothy Marx
Producer
Susan R. Crutcher
Editor
Linda Fisher
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rachel River.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rachel River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rachel River about?
A divorced radio personality in a small Minnesota town returns to her roots and investigates the life of a reclusive, recently deceased woman.
Who directed Rachel River?
Rachel River was directed by Sandy Smolan.
Who stars in Rachel River?
The principal cast of Rachel River includes Pamela Reed, Viveca Lindfors, Željko Ivanek, James Olson, Craig T. Nelson.
When was Rachel River released and how long is it?
Rachel River was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Rachel River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rachel River was composed by Arvo Pärt.