River's End (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1930, River's End is a drama, romance and western film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Sgt. Conniston and his alcoholic guide O'Toole are on the trail of an escaped murderer named Keith. When they catch up with him in the farthest reaches of Northern Canada, Keith turns out to be a dead ringer for Conniston. On the way back, the sled overturns, Keith grabs the gun and leaves them to die in the snow. After second thoughts he comes back and brings them to safety at an RCMP emergency cabin. Conniston dies of a frozen lung.

Who’s in it. River's End stars Charles Bickford as Keith / Conniston, Evalyn Knapp as Miriam, J. Farrell MacDonald as O'Toole and Zasu Pitts as Louise, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, River's End has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River's End page.

If you liked it. Fans of River's End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch River's End (1930)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for River's End change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is River's End worth watching?
River's End holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in River's End?
River's End stars Charles Bickford, Evalyn Knapp, J. Farrell MacDonald, Zasu Pitts and Walter McGrail.
When was River's End released?
River's End was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.