Wild River
"The Wild Language... The Wild Hungers... The Wild Furies!"
Originally released in 1960. Wild River is a drama/romance film. directed by Elia Kazan.
Starring Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, and Jo Van Fleet
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (99 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild River about?
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...
Who directed Wild River?
Wild River was directed by Elia Kazan.
How long is Wild River?
Wild River has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Wild River released?
Wild River was released on May 26, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wild River?
The main cast of Wild River includes Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, Jo Van Fleet, Albert Salmi, Jay C. Flippen.