The River Kings(1991)
The River Kings Synopsis
Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.
The River Kings (1991) is a drama series that premiered on November 10, 1991, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Bill Kerr, Tamblyn Lord, Willie Fennell and Edward Hepple. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1991-11-10
- Last aired:
- 1991-12-01
The River Kings Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Kerr
as Captain Elijah
Tamblyn Lord
as Shawn Hofner
- Willie Fennell
Willie Fennell
as Praying Jack
- Edward Hepple
Edward Hepple
as Angus
- David Bradshaw
David Bradshaw
as Captain Snane
- Kate Mulcahy
Kate Mulcahy
as Mary Thompson
Reg Evans
as Mallie Ned
Jacki Kerin
as Lottie Hofner
- Cecil Parkee
Cecil Parkee
as Charlee
- Hamish Fletcher
Hamish Fletcher
as Michael Hofner
Grant Piro
as Spud
- Henry Salter
Henry Salter
as Major Dudley
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The River Kings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The River Kings – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The River Kings?
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Episodes of The River Kings (1991) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of The River Kings are there?
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The River Kings has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 10, 1991.
Is The River Kings still running?
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No. The River Kings is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 1, 1991.
Who is in the cast of The River Kings?
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The River Kings (1991) stars Bill Kerr, Tamblyn Lord, Willie Fennell, Edward Hepple and David Bradshaw. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The River Kings any good?
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The River Kings (1991) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.