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The River Rat (1984)

PG 93 min  -  Adventure | Crime | Drama  -   28 September 1984 (USA)
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After serving time for a theft he didn't commit, all Billy wants to do is to reconnect with his daughter. However, some loose ends, like the whereabouts of the stolen loot, just won't let him go.

Director:

Thomas Rickman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Lee Jones ...
Martha Plimpton ...
Brian Dennehy ...
Doc Cole
Shawn Smith Shawn Smith ...
Wexel
Nancy Lea Owen Nancy Lea Owen ...
Vadie
Norman Bennett Norman Bennett ...
Sheriff Cal
Tony Frank Tony Frank ...
Poley
Angie Bolling ...
Joyce
Roger Copeland Roger Copeland ...
Young Billy
Tommy Burlison Tommy Burlison ...
Whitey
Tamara Hartley Tamara Hartley ...
Young Joyce
Louise Anderson Louise Anderson ...
Wexel's Aunt
Melissa Hart Melissa Hart ...
Peggy
Mary Harper Mary Harper ...
Old Woman
James Hurt James Hurt ...
Motorist
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Storyline

After serving time for a theft he didn't commit, all Billy wants to do is to reconnect with his daughter. However, some loose ends, like the whereabouts of the stolen loot, just won't let him go.

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Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Taglines:

He paid for his crime . . . now he must pay for his freedom!

Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La barca del infierno See more »

Filming Locations:

Clinton, Kentucky, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$441,466 (USA) (23 September 1984) (316 Screens)

Gross:

$1,142,944 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Goofs

Continuity: Wexel puts his branch into the fire twice. See more »