The River Niger (1976) The River Niger

The River Niger ★★½ 1976 (R) Jones is riveting, and Tyson is good in an otherwise muddling adaptation of the Tony-award winning play about black ghetto life. Realistic emotions and believable characters. 105m/C VHS. James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Roger E. Mosley, Jonelle Allen; Director: Krishna Shah.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1976
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 105
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Roger E. Mosley
Actor Glynn Turman
Actor Jonelle Allen
Actor Cicely Tyson
Actor Louis Gossett Jr.
Actor James Earl Jones
Director Krishna Shah