The River Rat
“After thirteen years in prison, Billy McCain thought he'd met up with everything, until he met up with his own daughter Jonsy.”
Synopsis
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Rickman
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Rickman
- Original Score
- Mike Post
- Original Title
- The River Rat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures, Sundance Institute
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Rickman
Thomas Rickman
Mike Post
Jan Kiesser
Steve Mirkovich
Bob Larson, Michael Apted
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Runyard
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Rickman
Director
Thomas Rickman
Writer
Mike Post
Original Music Composer
Bob Larson
Producer
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River Rat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River Rat about?
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...
Who directed The River Rat?
The River Rat was directed by Thomas Rickman.
Who stars in The River Rat?
The principal cast of The River Rat includes Tommy Lee Jones, Martha Plimpton, Brian Dennehy, Shawn Smith, Nancy Lea Owen.
When was The River Rat released and how long is it?
The River Rat was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did The River Rat make at the box office?
The River Rat grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The River Rat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River Rat was composed by Mike Post.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River Rat?
The River Rat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).