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The River

1984, Movie, PG-13, 122 mins

The River: Review

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A good film for the viewer who isn't interested in being entertained but is willing to be thrown into the muck of the problems facing hard-working American farmers. Strong, stubborn Tom Garvey (Mel Gibson) has been working his family farm since his youth. He and Mae (Sissy Spacek), his "stand by your man" wife, are struggling to maintain their way of life against terrible odds. The elements are not on their side, and neither is local kingpin Joe Wade (Scott Glenn), who wants... read more leave a comment

The River: Cast & Details

Year: 1984
Rated PG-13
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Cast
 Mel Gibson: Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacek: Mae Garvey
Shane Bailey: Lewis Garvey
Becky Jo Lynch: Beth Garvey
Scott Glenn: Joe Wade
Don Hood: Sen. Neiswinder

 

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