Video

The river [videorecording] / a Universal Picture, an Edward Lewis production, a Mark Rydell film ; produced by Edward Lewis and Robert Cortes ; story by Robert Dillon ; screenplay by Robert Dillon and Julain Barry ; directed by Mark Rydell.

Rydell, Mark, 1934- (Added Author). Gibson, Mel. (Added Author). Spacek, Sissy. (Added Author). Glenn, Scott, 1942- (Added Author). Williams, John, 1932- (Added Author). Universal Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Universal Studios Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn. (Cast).

Summary:

Tom and Mae Garvey are struggling to keep their homestead safe from the local power authority who wants to flood their land. When Mae's former beau, Joe Wade, turns out to be in charge of the plan to acquire the property, tensions run high, climaxing in a devastating confrontation on the flooded river banks.

Record details

ISBN: 0783230591
ISBN: 9780783230597
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : anamorphic, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, [1999]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally released as a motion picture in 1984. Special features: Production notes; cast & filmmakers' bios; film highlights; theatrical trailer; and web links.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Vilmos Zsigmond ; editor, Sidney Levin ; music, John Williams ; production designer, Charles Rosen.
Participant or Performer Note:	Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
Language Note:	English, dubbed French, or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.