The River

The River

1951
1h 39m
7.3

7.3/10

123 votes • View on IMDb
Drama Romance

"Beauty... Mystery... Delightful Humor..."

Overview

Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Oriental International Films
Production Countries
France India
Spoken Languages
English Bengali

Keywords

based on novel or book river snake charmer hindu love india american first love kite flying bengal ganges

Quick Facts

Release Date September 10, 1951
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0043972

Cast

Nora Swinburne
Nora Swinburne

The Mother

Esmond Knight
Esmond Knight

The Father

Arthur Shields
Arthur Shields

Mr. John

Suprova Mukerjee
Suprova Mukerjee

Nan

Thomas E. Breen
Thomas E. Breen

Capt. John

Patricia Walters
Patricia Walters

Harriet

Radha Burnier
Radha Burnier

Melanie

Adrienne Corri
Adrienne Corri

Valerie

June Tripp
June Tripp

Narrator (voice)

Nimai Barik
Nimai Barik

Kanu (uncredited)

Richard R. Foster
Richard R. Foster

Bogey (uncredited)

Jane Harris
Jane Harris

Muffie (uncredited)

Key Crew

Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Renoir
Screenplay
Rumer Godden
Screenplay
Kenneth McEldowney
Producer
Jean Renoir
Producer