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Deliverance

R19721h 49mJohn Boorman
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 80

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"What did happen on the Cahulawassee River?"

Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country.

DramaAdventureThriller
RapeBased On Novel Or BookRiverBanjoStrangenessWoundWildernessGeorgiaCanoeRafting

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What is Deliverance (1972) about?

Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country.

Who stars in Deliverance?

Deliverance stars Jon Voight (Ed Gentry), Burt Reynolds (Lewis Medlock), Ned Beatty (Bobby Trippe), Ronny Cox (Drew Ballinger), Ed Ramey (Old Man at the Gas-Station). The film was directed by John Boorman.

How long is Deliverance?

Deliverance has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated R.

Is Deliverance worth watching?

Deliverance holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Adventure, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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