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The River Rat (1984)

Movie ★ 6.1 94 min

Adventure Crime Family Drama

On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...

Thomas Rickman Director Thomas Rickman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 28, 1984
Runtime
94 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$1.1M
IMDb
tt0088006
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Cinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures, Sundance Institute

Themes

Cast

Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones Billy Martha Plimpton Martha Plimpton Jonsy Brian Dennehy Brian Dennehy Doc Cole Shawn Smith Wexel Nancy Lea Owen Vadie Norman Bennett Sheriff Cal Tony Frank Tony Frank Poley Angie Bolling Angie Bolling Joyce Roger Copeland Young Billy Tommy Burlison Whitey Tamara Hartley Young Joyce Louis Plante Cajun Deputy Rod Britt Cajun Deputy Peter Renaday Peter Renaday Cajun Doctor

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Frequently asked questions

What is The River Rat about?
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...
Who directed The River Rat?
The River Rat was directed by Thomas Rickman.
Who stars in The River Rat?
The River Rat stars Tommy Lee Jones, Martha Plimpton, Brian Dennehy, Shawn Smith.
When was The River Rat released?
The River Rat is a 1984 adventure, crime, family, drama film.
Where can I watch The River Rat?
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