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The River King
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The River King

2005-10-21 · 95 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river. Fearing scandal, the school insists it was suicide. But after discovering from the boy's girlfriend, Carlin, that he was being badly bullied, Abel suspects that a dangerous schoolboy initiation has gone horribly wrong and he secretly solicits the help of a sympathetic teacher, Betsy. He is warned off the investigation by his boss, as the school is a generous benefactor to the Police benevolent fund. Abel, however, cannot let the case go, not only because his own brother committed suicide years before, but also it seems that the spirit of the dead boy is leaving them clues as to what really happened that night.

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Directors
Nick Willing
Production companies
First Choice Films, Kismet Film Company, Imagex Communications, Myriad Pictures, Spice Factory, Téléfilm Canada, Movision
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward BurnsEdward BurnsAbel Grey
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleBetsy Chase
John KapelosJohn KapelosJoey Tosh
Rachelle LefevreRachelle LefevreCarlin Leander
Bruce MurphyJoey's Son
Julian Rhind-TuttJulian Rhind-TuttEric Herman
Jonathan MalenJonathan MalenNathaniel Gibb
Karl PrunerKarl PrunerWalter Pierce
David Gibson McLeanYoung Abel
Jamie Thomas KingJamie Thomas KingHarry McKenna
Thomas GibsonAugust 'Gus' Pierce
Ross PettyThe Dean
David ChristoffelDavid ChristoffelMatt Farris
Richard FitzpatrickRichard FitzpatrickPolice Chief
Sean McCannSean McCannErnest Grey

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