River of No Return(1954)
“Reckless, Roaring, Adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush Days!”
Overview
An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.
Director
Otto Preminger
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Matt Calder
Marilyn Monroe
as Kay Weston
Rory Calhoun
as Harry Weston
Tommy Rettig
as Mark Calder
Murvyn Vye
as Dave Colby
Douglas Spencer
as Sam Benson
Arthur Shields
as Minister at Tent City (uncredited)
Larry Chance
as Young Punk (uncredited)
Chuck Hicks
as Prospector (uncredited)
Ann McCrea
as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Ralph Sanford
as Bartender (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
as Prospector (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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What is River of No Return about?▼
An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.
Who directed River of No Return?▼
River of No Return was directed by Otto Preminger and released in 1954. It is a adventure, western film.
How long is River of No Return?▼
River of No Return has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in River of No Return?▼
The cast of River of No Return includes Robert Mitchum as Matt Calder, Marilyn Monroe as Kay Weston, Rory Calhoun as Harry Weston, Tommy Rettig as Mark Calder, Murvyn Vye as Dave Colby and more.
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