Wild River

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Wild River

1960,

1h 50m,

Drama

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92%

13 Reviews

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84%

500+ Ratings

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84%

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500+ Ratings

Eager to further his career, ambitious Tennessee Valley Authority administrator Chuck Glover (Montgomery Clift) journeys to a small town to oversee the clearing of the valley in preparation for the construction of a new dam. His plans meet with opposition in the form of the town's stubborn matriarch, 80-year-old Ella Garth (Jo Van Fleet), who refuses to leave. As Glover attempts to convince Garth, he falls in love with her granddaughter, Carol Garth Baldwin (Lee Remick).

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Jonas Mekas

Village Voice

Jul 27, 2021

Wild River, in its preoccupation with the industrial period, in its mixture of patriotism, melodrama, and machines, resembles very closely the so called "tractor films" of Stalin's Russia.

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A.H. Weiler

New York Times

Feb 19, 2015

Both sections of the flavorful, vernacular-filled screen play have been given professional treatment.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Feb 19, 2015

4/5

Shooting predominantly on location in Tennessee, Kazan makes evocative use of the mist that hangs over the river like a lingering regret.

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Philip Concannon

The Skinny

Mar 16, 2015

5/5

It's an expansive work, distinguished by exceptional location photography, but, as ever, (Kazan's) focus is on complex interpersonal relationships.

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Tony Sloman

Radio Times

Feb 19, 2015

4/5

Montgomery Clift gives a superbly tender performance in one of his last and most tortured roles, and Lee Remick is touching as his confidante.

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Poe G

Jan 21, 2019

A Movie! Remick is mesmerizing!

Kylo S

Nov 30, 2017

A terrific drama, multiple dramas - among those, how progress disrupts & tramples at times - that unfolds during the running time of this overlooked film. Somewhat in the tone of "Winter's Bone" but better in 1960 Cinemascope, this film should have received more notice & awards - including a Best Actress nomination for Lee Remick who is un'made-up luminous in a performance with many shades of subtlety & boldness. At about 1:30 is one of the most passionate love scenes in all of cinema where the lovers are fully clothed across the room from each other. Bravo. Will appeal to adult (50+) audiences especially - and film school students. It also will appeal to those with roots & memories in the region how these performances ring true. | ~ Norm de Guerre

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Elia Kazan

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Montgomery Clift

Chuck Glover

Lee Remick

Carol Garth Baldwin

Jo Van Fleet

Ella Garth

Albert Salmi

Hank Bailey

Jay C. Flippen

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Synopsis

Eager to further his career, ambitious Tennessee Valley Authority administrator Chuck Glover (Montgomery Clift) journeys to a small town to oversee the clearing of the valley in preparation for the construction of a new dam. His plans meet with opposition in the form of the town's stubborn matriarch, 80-year-old Ella Garth (Jo Van Fleet), who refuses to leave. As Glover attempts to convince Garth, he falls in love with her granddaughter, Carol Garth Baldwin (Lee Remick).

Director: Elia Kazan
Producer: Elia Kazan
Screenwriter: Paul Osborn
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 1960, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 50m

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