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The River
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The River

1951-09-10 · 99 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Jean Renoir
Production companies
Oriental International Films
Countries
France, India
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nora SwinburneNora SwinburneThe Mother
Esmond KnightEsmond KnightThe Father
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsMr. John
Suprova MukerjeeSuprova MukerjeeNan
Thomas E. BreenCapt. John
Patricia WaltersHarriet
Radha BurnierRadha BurnierMelanie
Adrienne CorriAdrienne CorriValerie
June TrippJune TrippNarrator (voice)
Nimai BarikKanu (uncredited)
Richard R. FosterBogey (uncredited)
Jane HarrisMuffie (uncredited)
Jennifer HarrisMouse (uncredited)
Trilak JetleyAnil (uncredited)
Bhogwan SinghBhogwan SinghSajjan (uncredited)
Penelope WilkinsonElizabeth (uncredited)
Cecilia WoodVictoria (uncredited)

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