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The River

Name: The River
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1951-09-10
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee, Thomas E. Breen

1951Directed by Jean Renoir

Drama · Romance1h 39m

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Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation.

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Nora SwinburneThe Mother

Esmond KnightThe Father

Arthur ShieldsMr. John

Suprova MukerjeeNan TThomas E. BreenCapt. John PPatricia WaltersHarriet

Radha BurnierMelanie

Adrienne CorriValerie

June TrippNarrator (voice)NNimai BarikKanu (uncredited)RRichard R. FosterBogey (uncredited)JJane HarrisMuffie (uncredited)

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About The River

How long is The River?: The River runs 1 hour and 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who directed The River?: The River was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who is in the cast of The River?: The River stars Nora Swinburne as The Mother, Esmond Knight as The Father and Arthur Shields as Mr. John.
What language is The River in?: The River is in English, with some Bengali.
Is The River based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The River is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch The River?: In the United States, The River is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The River released?: The River was released on September 10, 1951.