The River

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.

Tagline

“He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Mark Rydell

Original Language

EN

What is The River about?

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.

Who directed The River?

The River was directed by Mark Rydell.

When was The River released?

The River was released on December 1, 1984.

How long is The River?

The River has a runtime of 2h 2m.

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