East of the River(1940)
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East of the River Synopsis
Two troublesome boys grow into very different men, one becoming a hoodlum and the other embracing college but both are in-love with the same girl.
East of the River (1940) is a crime and drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on November 9, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars John Garfield, Brenda Marshall, Marjorie Rambeau and George Tobias. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred E. Green
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
East of the River (1940) Trailer
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East of the River Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Garfield
as Joseph Enrico 'Joe' Lorenzo
Brenda Marshall
as Laurie Romayne
Marjorie Rambeau
as Mama Teresa Lorenzo
George Tobias
as Tony Scaduto
William Lundigan
as Nicholas Antonio 'Nick' Lorenzo
Moroni Olsen
as Judge R.D. Davis
Douglas Fowley
as Cy Turner
Jack La Rue
as Frank 'Frisco' Scarfi
- Jack Carr
Jack Carr
as 'No Neck' Griswold
Paul Guilfoyle
as Balmy
Russell Hicks
as Warden
Charley Foy
as Customer
Key crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green.
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East of the River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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East of the River – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in East of the River?
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The main cast of East of the River (1940) includes John Garfield, Brenda Marshall, Marjorie Rambeau, George Tobias and William Lundigan. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was East of the River released?
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East of the River was released on November 9, 1940 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is East of the River worth watching?
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East of the River (1940) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for East of the River?
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