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The River (1988)

1988-10-20 · 30m · EN
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The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.

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Susan BelbinDirectorMichael AitkensWriter

Top billed cast

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Katy MurphyKaty MurphySarah MacDonaldDavid EssexDavid EssexDavey JacksonShaun ScottShaun ScottTom PikeDavid RyallDavid RyallColonel DanversVilma HollingberyVilma HollingberyAunt BettyCamille CoduriCamille CoduriCousin SheilaNigel WilliamsNigel WilliamsNigel BuchananArthur WhiteArthur WhiteInspector SnapeLouise HarrisonLouise HarrisonGirl on BoatChristopher WhitehouseChristopher WhitehouseMan on BoatStephen RiddleStephen RiddleBunbury CaptainEric FrancisEric FrancisElderly Gent

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference544159Actor preference274025 · 331532 · 704476Country preferenceGb

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What is The River about?

The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.

How long is The River?

The River has a runtime of 30 minutes.