Wild River (1960)
The Wild Language... The Wild Hungers... The Wild Furies!
Storyline
A young bureaucrat for the Tennessee Valley Authority goes to rural Tennessee to oversee the building of a dam. He encounters opposition from the local people, in particular a farmer who objects to his employment (with pay) of local black laborers. Much of the plot revolves around the eviction of a stubborn octogenarian from her home on an island in the river, and the young man's love affair with that woman's widowed granddaughter. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Wild River |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 26, 1960 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, 1930s, flooding, tennessee, river, dam, land dispute |
FAQ
What is Wild River about?
A young bureaucrat for the Tennessee Valley Authority goes to rural Tennessee to oversee the building of a dam. He encounters opposition from the local people, in particular a farmer who objects to his employment (with pay) of local black laborers. Much of the plot revolves around the eviction of a stubborn octogenarian from her home on an island in the river, and the young man's love affair with that woman's widowed granddaughter. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
When was Wild River released?
Wild River was released on May 26, 1960 (status: Released).
Who directed Wild River?
Elia Kazan directed Wild River.
What is the TMDB rating of Wild River?
Wild River has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 107 votes.