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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.
The River (1951) is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, released on September 10, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields and Suprova Mukerjee. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 132 ratings.
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Nora Swinburne
as The Mother
Esmond Knight
as The Father
Arthur Shields
as Mr. John
Suprova Mukerjee
as Nan
Thomas E. Breen
as Capt. John
Patricia Walters
as Harriet
Radha Burnier
as Melanie
Adrienne Corri
as Valerie
June Tripp
as Narrator (voice)
Nimai Barik
as Kanu (uncredited)
Richard R. Foster
as Bogey (uncredited)
Jane Harris
as Muffie (uncredited)
Directed by Jean Renoir, written by Rumer Godden, Rumer Godden and Jean Renoir, produced by Kenneth McEldowney and Jean Renoir.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 132 ratings.
I found there to be something of the beauty of one of novelist Rumor Godden's other novels - "Black Narcussus" (1947) in this gorgeously photographed tale of three young women growing up with the Ganges river providing a constant in their lives. Our story is narrated, in part, by "Harriet" (Patricia Walters) who lives an affluent life beside the river with her much younger sisters, brother and with her mother (Nora…
Reviewed on February 8, 2024
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The River (1951) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The River (1951) includes Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee and Thomas E. Breen. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The River was released on September 10, 1951 and runs for 1h 39m.
The River (1951) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 132 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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