Gritty drama. For generations, the poor Garvey family have scratched out a living under constant threat of flooding from the river that runs beside their Tennessee farm. But if they are to preserve their way of life, they must also fight against the encroachments of big business., Visually impressive drama about a poor family who have scratched out a living for generations, under constant threat of flooding from the river that runs beside their Tennessee farm. But if they are to preserve their way of life, they must also fight against the encroachments of big business., Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek as a hardy Tennessee couple defending their farm against man and nature. Scott Glenn. Lewis: Shane Bailey. Beth: Becky Jo Lynch. Senator Neiswinder: Don Hood. Harve: Billy Green Bush. Simpson: James Tolkan. Richardson: Bob W. Douglas., Drama about a family of farmers who must contend with the forces of nature when a river threatens to flood their farmland., The River realistically recounts the heroic struggles of Tom and Mae Garvey to preserve their heritage as family farmers. Together, they face the ravages of nature by reinforcing a levee when their farm is threatened by raging flood waters. But no sooner has this skirmish been won than they face the threat by a cruel company officer, Joe Wade, to build a hydroelectric dam which will permanently place their family farm under water., For Tennessee farmers Tom and Mae Garvey, their livelihood depends on the fate of the river that flows next to their farm., This socially conscious family farm drama from director Mark Rydell was his follow up to the Oscar-winning On Golden Pond (1981). Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek star as Tom and Mae Garvey, struggling Tennessee farmers constantly one step away from foreclosing. Their farm sits next to a river that both nourishes their land and constantly threatens to overflow its banks and destroy their crops. The Garveys sell some of their equipment for obscenely low prices at a foreclosure auction, at which some of their neighbors are forced to give up everything they own. The stoic Tom takes a job as a scab at a mill where the union workers are striking. Meanwhile, Mae has a platonic flirtation with local bank manager Joe (Scott Glenn), who saves her life when she’s trapped under a heavy piece of farm equipment. Tom’s homecoming is cut short by a flood, but the raging waters allow him to become a hero to his family again. The River was the third in a trio of dramas depicting the plight of the American family farmer released that same year.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The River ” ?
A: The main cast includes Mel Gibson,Sissy Spacek,Scott Glenn,Shane Bailey,Becky Jo Lynch,Don Hood,Billy Green Bush,James Tolkan,Bob W. Douglas,Andy Stahl,Lisa Sloan,Larry D. Ferrell,Susie Toomey,Kelly Toomey,Ivan Green,Desmond Couch,Frank Taylor,Charles G. Riddle,Jim Antonio,Samuel Scott Osborne,Amy Rydell,David Hart,Barry Primus,Mark Erickson,Jack Starrett,Charlie Robinson,Dean Whitworth,Charles S. Hanson,Ira M. Quillen II,Matt Bearson,Timothy Shadden,Elizabeth Lane,Gary Gershaw,Nick Alphin,Ken Pepiot,Kay Rose,Stan Parks,David Ronne,Joe I. Tompkins,Lynn Stalmaster,Sidney Levin,Joe Tompkins,Vilmos Zsigmond,Robert Dillon,Norman Newberry,Julian Barry,Richard Portman,Charles Rosen,Alan R. Gibbs,Alan Gibbs,Robert Thirlwell,Mario Roberts.
Q: When Did the “The River” Released?
A: The Movie “The River” originally aired on 1984-12-19 and released in the year of 1984.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The River” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The River” ?
A: “The River” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
