The River Murders
“You can't escape the past!”
Synopsis
The sins of the past are not forgotten in this chilling suspense thriller. When the first body was discovered, it seemed a coincidence. But now homicide detective Jack Verdon has cause to worry: the victims of a series of brutal sex murders are all his former girlfriends. Suspected by the FBI agent who’s taken over the case and suspended by his captain, Jack must work outside the law if he’s to find the killer, save his future and protect what’s left of his past.
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The River Murders - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-03
Top Cast
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Ray Liotta
Jack Verdon
Christian Slater
Agent Vuckovitch
Ving Rhames
Captain Langley
Gisele Fraga
Ana Verdon
Sarah Ann Schultz
Jenny Thames
Michael Rodrick
John Lee
Melora Walters
Agent Glover
Chris LeBlanc
Detective Soter
Michelle Krusiec
Sung Li
Raymond J. Barry
Trent Verdon
C.R. Clatworthy
Thomas Lincoln
Cindy Dolenc
Annie Locke
Aaron Farb
Michael Richards
Sali Sayler
Lisa Lincoln
Vanessa Toll
Ellie Nelson
Patrick Treadway
Father Harlan
Alex Donnolo
Youngb Jack, age 19
Serena Caryl
Rebecca
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rich Cowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Anderson
- Original Score
- Pinar Toprak
- Original Title
- The River Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- North by Nortwest Productions, March On Productions, Mudflap Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rich Cowan
Steve Anderson
Pinar Toprak
Dan Heigh
Jason A. Payne
Sarah Ann Schultz, J.D. McKee, Rich Cowan, Daniel Toll, Steve Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Anderson
Writer
Rich Cowan
Director
Sarah Ann Schultz
Producer
Vincent DeFelice
Production Design
J.D. McKee
Visual Effects Supervisor
J.D. McKee
Producer
Dan Heigh
Director of Photography
Jason A. Payne
Editor
Rich Cowan
Producer
Pinar Toprak
Original Music Composer
Lisa Caryl-Vukas
Costume Design
Daniel Toll
Producer
Steve Anderson
Producer
Taye Voye
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River Murders
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What is The River Murders about?
The sins of the past are not forgotten in this chilling suspense thriller. When the first body was discovered, it seemed a coincidence. But now homicide detective Jack Verdon has cause to worry: the victims of a series of brutal sex murders are all his former girlfriends. Suspected by the FBI agent who’s taken over the case and suspended by his captain, Jack must work outside the law if he’s to find the killer, save his future and protect what’s left of his past.
Who directed The River Murders?
The River Murders was directed by Rich Cowan.
Who stars in The River Murders?
The principal cast of The River Murders includes Ray Liotta, Christian Slater, Ving Rhames, Gisele Fraga, Sarah Ann Schultz.
When was The River Murders released and how long is it?
The River Murders was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The River Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River Murders was composed by Pinar Toprak.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River Murders?
The River Murders holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).