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River Made to Drown In
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River Made to Drown In

1997-10-01 · 100 min · ★ 5.4

Drama

Thaddeus Mackenzie, a wealthy lawyer, learns that he is dying and decides to sell all of his property and visit his old friend Allen Hayden. Allen is a struggling artist with a passion for life who once survived by working the streets, but now is romantically involved with Eva, a wealthy European gallery owner living in L.A. Thaddeus implores Allen to find Jamie, a young street hustler that Thaddeus had once tried to rescue. Allen returns to the streets to face the dark corners of his past where he must choose between what he left behind and the uncertainty that lies ahead.

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Directors
James Merendino, Alan Smithee
Production companies
Island Park Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainThaddeus MacKenzie
Michael ImperioliMichael ImperioliAllen Hayden
Ute LemperUte LemperEva Kline
James DuvalJames DuvalJaime
Mike StarrMike StarrFrank
Richard RiehleRichard RiehleHeavyset Man
Michael SaucedoMichael SaucedoLuis
James KarenJames KarenRay
Michael KearnsMichael KearnsArthur
Michael O'HaganMichael O'HaganJack
Austin PendletonAustin PendletonBilly
Talia ShireTalia ShireJaime's Mother
Lewis ArquetteLewis ArquetteVagabond
Paul MariusTurk
Jon PowellMartin
Kane PicoyKane PicoyNash
Rene RiveraRene RiveraCabbie
Bette FordBette FordLady with Whip
Lenny JulianoLenny JulianoLady's Friend
Curt LowensCurt LowensLandlord

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