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The River Rat

PG19841h 34mThomas Rickman
IMDb 6.3
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"After thirteen years in prison, Billy McCain thought he'd met up with everything, until he met up with his own daughter Jonsy."

On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...

AdventureCrimeFamilyDrama
FireMississippi RiverBoatStolen MoneyCrime Scene

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What is The River Rat (1984) about?

On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...

Who stars in The River Rat?

The River Rat stars Tommy Lee Jones (Billy), Martha Plimpton (Jonsy), Brian Dennehy (Doc Cole), Shawn Smith (Wexel), Nancy Lea Owen (Vadie). The film was directed by Thomas Rickman.

How long is The River Rat?

The River Rat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is The River Rat worth watching?

The River Rat holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Adventure, Crime, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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