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The River
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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.
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The River opened in theaters September 10, 1951. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Nora SwinburneThe Mother
Esmond KnightThe Father
Arthur ShieldsMr. John
Suprova MukerjeeNan
Radha BurnierMelanie
Adrienne CorriValerieCredits
- Directed by
- Jean Renoir
- Written by
- Jean Renoir, Rumer Godden, Rumer Godden
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Oriental International Films