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River of No Return

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  • Trailer for this classic directed by Otto Preminger
  • Clip: Gold

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Synopsis

The titular river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others.

Cast

  • Robert Mitchum
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Rory Calhoun
  • Tommy Rettig
  • Murvyn Vye
  • Douglas Spencer
  • Ed Hinton
  • Don Beddoe
  • Claire Andre
  • Jack Mather

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is River of No Return?
The movie is 1hr 31min long.
What's River of No Return about?
The titular river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others.
Who's the cast of River of No Return?
  • Robert Mitchum as Matt Calder
  • Marilyn Monroe as Kay Weston
  • Rory Calhoun as Harry Weston (gambler)
  • Tommy Rettig as Mark Calder
  • Murvyn Vye as Dave Colby (prospector)
  • Douglas Spencer as Sam Benson (prospector)
  • Ed Hinton as Gambler (uncredited)
  • Don Beddoe as Ben (Council City storekeeper) (uncredited)
  • Claire Andre as Surrey driver (uncredited)
  • Jack Mather as Dealer at card table (uncredited)
Who's the director behind River of No Return?
Otto Preminger directed River of No Return.
Who produced River of No Return?
Stanley Rubin produced River of No Return.