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The River

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama starring Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek

For generations the Garveys have battled the land and the river, scratching a living on their Tennessee farm. Now they find their livelihood threatened, not just by the power of nature, but by the equally dangerous and sinister plans of big business. (1984)
FILM REVIEWS pages 47-SO

Followed by Sarajevo - a Street under Siege

Contributors

Director:
Mark Rydell
Tom Garvey:
Mel Gibson
Mae Garvey:
Sissy Spacek
joe Wade:
Scott Glenn
Harve Stanley:
Billy Green Bush
Lewis Garvey:
Shane Bailey
Beth Garvey:
Becky Jolynch
Simpson:
James Tolkan
Source: Radio Times

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