Silver River (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1948, Silver River is a drama, romance and western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 110 minutes. “WHERE MEN OF IRON SHOOT IT OUT FOR A CITY OF SILVER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unjustly booted out of the cavalry, Mike McComb strikes out for Nevada, and deciding never to be used again, ruthlessly works his way up to becoming one of the most powerful silver magnates in the west. His empire begins to fall apart as the other mining combines rise against him and his stubbornness loses him the support of his wife and old friends.
Who’s in it. Silver River stars Errol Flynn as "Mike" McComb, Ann Sheridan as Georgia Moore, Thomas Mitchell as John Plato Beck and Bruce Bennett as Stanley Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Silver River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silver River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silver River (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silver River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silver River worth watching?
- Silver River holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silver River?
- Silver River stars Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Thomas Mitchell, Bruce Bennett and Tom D'Andrea.
- When was Silver River released?
- Silver River was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.