Down River
Synopsis
A murderous skipper involved in dope trafficking.
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Captain Grossman
Jane Baxter
Hilary Gordon
Harold Huth
John Durham
Kenneth Kove
Ronnie Gordon
Hartley Power
Lingard
Arthur Goullet
Maxick
Frederick Leister
Inspector Manning
Cyril McLaglen
Sergeant Proctor
Humberston Wright
Sir Michael Gordon
Hugh E. Wright
Charlie Wong
Philip Valentine
Donald Wolfit
Norman Shelley
Blind Rudley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Godfrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Gilbert Bettison, Austin Small
- Original Title
- Down River
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Godfrey
Ralph Gilbert Bettison, Austin Small
L'Estrange Fawcett
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Godfrey
Director
Ralph Gilbert Bettison
Writer
L'Estrange Fawcett
Producer
Andrew Mazzei
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Down River.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down River about?
A murderous skipper involved in dope trafficking.
Who directed Down River?
Down River was directed by Peter Godfrey.
Who stars in Down River?
The principal cast of Down River includes Charles Laughton, Jane Baxter, Harold Huth, Kenneth Kove, Hartley Power.
When was Down River released and how long is it?
Down River was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is Down River based on a book or true story?
Down River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Austin Small".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down River?
Down River holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).