Wild River(1960)
The Wild Language... The Wild Hungers... The Wild Furies!
Wild River Synopsis
A young bureaucrat for the Tennessee Valley Authority goes to rural Tennessee to oversee the building of a dam. He encounters opposition from the local people, in particular a farmer who objects to his employment (with pay) of local black laborers. Much of the plot revolves around the eviction of a stubborn octogenarian from her home on an island in the river, and the young man's love affair with that woman's widowed granddaughter. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
Wild River (1960) is a drama and romance film directed by Elia Kazan, released on May 26, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, Jo Van Fleet and Albert Salmi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Elia Kazan
- Writers:
- Paul Osborn, William Bradford Huie, Borden Deal
- Producers:
- Elia Kazan
- Cinematographer:
- Ellsworth Fredericks
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Wild River (1960) Trailer
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Wild River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Montgomery Clift
as Chuck Glover
Lee Remick
as Carol Garth Baldwin
Jo Van Fleet
as Ella Garth
Albert Salmi
as Hank Bailey
Jay C. Flippen
as Hamilton Garth
James Westerfield
as Cal Garth
Bruce Dern
as Jack Roper
Barbara Loden
as Betty Jackson
Frank Overton
as Walter Clark
Malcolm Atterbury
as Sy Moore
Robert Earl Jones
as Sam Johnson (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Elia Kazan, written by Paul Osborn, William Bradford Huie and Borden Deal, produced by Elia Kazan.
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Wild River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 106 ratings.
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Wild River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wild River online?
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Wild River (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wild River?
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The main cast of Wild River (1960) includes Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, Jo Van Fleet, Albert Salmi and Jay C. Flippen. The film was directed by Elia Kazan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wild River released?
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Wild River was released on May 26, 1960 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Wild River worth watching?
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Wild River (1960) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 106 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.
Is there a trailer for Wild River?
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Yes. The official Wild River trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.