River of Death
“The last chance to stop the rebirth of the Master Race.”
Synopsis
An adventurer (Hamilton) decides to go in search of the Lost City in the Amazon jungle. A motley crew of other people decide to join him for the wealth of the city, for reasons of their own. But to their horror they find out that they have bitten off more than they can chew, what with a Nazi doctor still using the place for his human experiments.
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River of Death (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-01
Top Cast
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Michael Dudikoff
John Hamilton
Robert Vaughn
Wolfgang Manteuffel
Donald Pleasence
Heinrich Spaatz
Herbert Lom
Colonel Ricardo Diaz
L.Q. Jones
Hiller
Sarah Maur Thorp
Anna Blakesley
Cynthia Erland
Maria
Foziah Davidson
Dalia
Victor Melleney
Blakesley
Rufus Swart
Pare
Gordon Mulholland
Fanjul
Lindsay Reardon
Kellner
Ian Yule
Long John Silver
Crispin De Nuys
Captain Schuster
Erica Rogers
Mavvie
Norman Anstey
Trace
Elzabé Zietsman
Cabaret Artiste
Alain D. Woolf
Serrano
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Simpson, Andrew Deutsch
- Original Score
- Sasha Matson
- Original Title
- River of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Breton Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
Edward Simpson, Andrew Deutsch, Alistair MacLean
Sasha Matson
Avraham Karpick
Ken Bornstein
Avi Lerner, Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Simpson
Screenplay
Andrew Deutsch
Screenplay
Steve Carver
Director
Avi Lerner
Producer
Ken Bornstein
Editor
Avraham Karpick
Director of Photography
Robyn Williams
Costume Design
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Angel Castignani
Stunt Coordinator
Don Pike
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About River of Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is River of Death about?
An adventurer (Hamilton) decides to go in search of the Lost City in the Amazon jungle. A motley crew of other people decide to join him for the wealth of the city, for reasons of their own. But to their horror they find out that they have bitten off more than they can chew, what with a Nazi doctor still using the place for his human experiments.
Who directed River of Death?
River of Death was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in River of Death?
The principal cast of River of Death includes Michael Dudikoff, Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Herbert Lom, L.Q. Jones.
When was River of Death released and how long is it?
River of Death was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for River of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River of Death was composed by Sasha Matson.
Is River of Death based on a book or true story?
River of Death is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alistair MacLean".
What is the age rating and content advisory for River of Death?
River of Death holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).