Silver River
“WHERE MEN OF IRON SHOOT IT OUT FOR A CITY OF SILVER”
Synopsis
Unjustly booted out of the cavalry, Mike McComb strikes out for Nevada, and deciding never to be used again, ruthlessly works his way up to becoming one of the most powerful silver magnates in the west. His empire begins to fall apart as the other mining combines rise against him and his stubbornness loses him the support of his wife and old friends.
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Silver River
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-25
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
'Mike' McComb
Ann Sheridan
Georgia Moore
Thomas Mitchell
John Plato Beck
Bruce Bennett
Stanley Moore
Tom D'Andrea
'Pistol' Porter
Barton MacLane
'Banjo' Sweeney
Monte Blue
'Buck' Chevigee
Jonathan Hale
Major Spencer
Al Bridge
Sam Slade
Arthur Space
Major Ross
Ben Corbett
Sweeney Henchman (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
Miner (uncredited)
Tex Cooper
Miner (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Ulysses S. Grant (uncredited)
Marjorie Bennett
Large Woman (uncredited)
George Chandler
Mr. Rice (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
Miner (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Sweeney Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Denver, Colorado
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Longstreet, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Silver River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Stephen Longstreet, Harriet Frank Jr.
Max Steiner
Sidney Hickox
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Owen Crump, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Owen Crump
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Stephen Longstreet
Screenplay
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver River
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What is Silver River about?
Unjustly booted out of the cavalry, Mike McComb strikes out for Nevada, and deciding never to be used again, ruthlessly works his way up to becoming one of the most powerful silver magnates in the west. His empire begins to fall apart as the other mining combines rise against him and his stubbornness loses him the support of his wife and old friends.
Who directed Silver River?
Silver River was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Silver River?
The principal cast of Silver River includes Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Thomas Mitchell, Bruce Bennett, Tom D'Andrea.
When was Silver River released and how long is it?
Silver River was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Silver River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silver River was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Silver River based on a book or true story?
Silver River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Longstreet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver River?
Silver River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).