The River
“He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The River (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-24
Top Cast
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Mel Gibson
Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacek
Mae Garvey
Scott Glenn
Joe Wade
Billy Green Bush
Harve Stanley
Shane Bailey
Lewis Garvey
Becky Jo Lynch
Beth Garvey
Don Hood
Senator Neiswinder
James Tolkan
Howard Simpson
Bob W. Douglas
Hal Richardson
Andy Stahl
Dave Birkin
Lisa Sloan
Judy Birkin
Larry D. Ferrell
Rod Tessley
Susie Toomey
Sally Tessley
Kelly Toomey
Lisa Tessley
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Zemke
Amy Rydell
Betty Gaumer
Samuel Scott Osborne
Billy Gaumer
Charles Robinson
Truck
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$6.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Barry, Robert Dillon
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rydell
Julian Barry, Robert Dillon
John Williams
Steven Poster, Vilmos Zsigmond
Sidney Levin
Robert Cortes, Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rydell
Director
Alan Gibbs
Stunt Coordinator
Sidney Levin
Editor
Robert Cortes
Producer
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Julian Barry
Screenplay
Robert Dillon
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Edward Lewis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River about?
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.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in The River?
The principal cast of The River includes Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush, Shane Bailey.
When was The River released and how long is it?
The River was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of The River?
The River had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $11.5M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River?
The River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).