The River's Edge
“It was kill ... or be killed ... all the way down to The River's Edge.”
Synopsis
A murderous thief on the run with stolen loot forces a poor rancher to guide him across the desert into Mexico. Accompanying them is the rancher's wife, who happens to be the killer's former girlfriend.
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The River’s Edge |TRAILER|
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Jacob Smith, James Leicester
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes
- Original Title
- The River's Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Harold Jacob Smith, James Leicester
Louis Forbes
Harold Lipstein
James Leicester
Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Jacob Smith
Screenplay
James Leicester
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Director
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Van Nest Polglase
Production Design
James Leicester
Editor
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River's Edge
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What is The River's Edge about?
A murderous thief on the run with stolen loot forces a poor rancher to guide him across the desert into Mexico. Accompanying them is the rancher's wife, who happens to be the killer's former girlfriend.
Who directed The River's Edge?
The River's Edge was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The River's Edge?
The principal cast of The River's Edge includes Ray Milland, Anthony Quinn, Debra Paget, Harry Carey Jr., Chubby Johnson.
When was The River's Edge released and how long is it?
The River's Edge was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The River's Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River's Edge was composed by Louis Forbes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River's Edge?
The River's Edge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).