The River (1951) The River

The River ★★★★ 1951 A massively lauded late film by Renoir about three British girls growing up in Bengal, India, all developing crushes on a one-legged American vet. Lyrical and heartwarming, with hailed cinematography by Claude Renoir. Rumer Godden wrote the novel, and co-scripted the screenplay with director Renoir. Satyajit Ray, one of India's greatest filmmakers, assisted Renoir. 99m/C VHS. FR Patricia Walters, Adrienne Corri, Nora Swinburne, Radha, Arthur Shields, Thomas E. Breen, Esmond Knight; Director: Jean Renoir; Writer: Jean Renoir; Writer: Claude Renoir; Nar: June Hillman.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1951
Length (in minutes) 99
Display Color
Formats VHS
Filmed In France
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Arthur Shields
Actor Adrienne Corri
Actor Patricia Walters
Actor Esmond Knight
Actor Radha
Actor Thomas E. Breen
Actor Nora Swinburne
Cinematographer Claude Renoir
Director Jean Renoir
Narrator June Hillman
Writer Jean Renoir