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The White River Kid

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.4K
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Antonio Banderas, Ellen Barkin, Bob Hoskins, and Wes Bentley in The White River Kid (1999)
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Brother Edgar (Bob Hoskins) is a generous entrepreneur of low-quality socks who hides behind a self-bestowed cassock to avoid the low-level corruption of local sheriff (Randy Travis). He has... Read allBrother Edgar (Bob Hoskins) is a generous entrepreneur of low-quality socks who hides behind a self-bestowed cassock to avoid the low-level corruption of local sheriff (Randy Travis). He has adopted Morales Pittman (Antonio Banderas), who has bigger, more illegitimate dreams than... Read allBrother Edgar (Bob Hoskins) is a generous entrepreneur of low-quality socks who hides behind a self-bestowed cassock to avoid the low-level corruption of local sheriff (Randy Travis). He has adopted Morales Pittman (Antonio Banderas), who has bigger, more illegitimate dreams than Edgar. The two travel about Arkansas, selling their socks and bumping into a variety of s... Read all

  • Director
    • Arne Glimcher
  • Writers
    • John Fergus Ryan
    • David Leland
  • Stars
    • Bob Hoskins
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Ellen Barkin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arne Glimcher
    • Writers
      • John Fergus Ryan
      • David Leland
    • Stars
      • Bob Hoskins
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Ellen Barkin
    • 21User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Brother Edgar
    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Morales Pittman
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Eva Nell La Fangroy
    Wes Bentley
    Wes Bentley
    • White River Kid
    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Apple Lisa
    Randy Travis
    Randy Travis
    • Sheriff Becker
    Swoosie Kurtz
    Swoosie Kurtz
    • Mummy Weed
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Daddy Weed
    Michael Massee
    Michael Massee
    • Ralph Pines
    Chad Lindberg
    Chad Lindberg
    • Reggie Weed
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Fergus Kenrod
    Phyllis McGuire
    Phyllis McGuire
    • Las Vegas Doll
    David Leland
    David Leland
    • Socrates Storekeeper
    Allison Pace
    • Librarian
    Roger Clinton
    Roger Clinton
    • Boot Scooters Proprietor
    Chris Schadrack
    • Doc Poole
    Daniel Treat
    • Elvis Weed
    Christopher Crane
    Christopher Crane
    • Houston Bunn
    • Director
      • Arne Glimcher
    • Writers
      • John Fergus Ryan
      • David Leland
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    • Trivia
      Filmed almost entirely in Arkansas. Sites include Glenwood, Caddo Gap, Mt Ida, Petite Jean, Norman, Hot Springs and stretches of the Caddo River, among others. They also filmed in Sheridan, Arkansas during timber fest.
    • Goofs
      At about 26min., as the White River Kid walks into the back door of the van, the overhead shot very clearly shows the camera dolly shadow with camera operator.
    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      You're The One
      Written and Performed by Alicia King

    User reviews21

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    First true portrayal of Arkansas

    As a dyed in the wool Southerner bred in Arkansas, I am happy to see that someone has finally made a movie that portrays Arkansas like it is. Arne Glimcher has done a fine job capturing all of the nuances of Southern culture, and Bob Hoskins--whom has always been a terrific and often underrated actor in my eyes--does a great job adopting a believable Arkansas accent despite his thick British accent. In fact, I think Bob somehow managed to come up with an accent that transcends both cultures, and is uncannily unrecognizable as belonging to either. Mike Thomas, in particular, does a great supporting turn. The only thing this movie was missing is a buck-toothed banjo player and Tia Carrere, but I guess maybe Elie was divorced from her by the time it was made. (Okay, actually, we all know this movie is really just not that good, and if any of you want to explain how this happened--because I really am curious--please e/m me here in Los Angeles.)
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    • Feb 4, 2002
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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1999 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • White River
    • Filming locations
      • Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Franchise Pictures
      • St. Mortimer Productions Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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