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Blue River
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Blue River

1995-11-21 · 90 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

Edward's father walked out on his family years ago. In the years since, his mother has become a fundamentalist Christian and fallen for the school's self-righteous principal, Henry Howland. When Howland begins to mistreat Edward's mother, Edward's troubled older brother decides to get revenge. Now, Edward must protect his family from his brother's wrath.

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Directors
Larry Elikann
Production companies
Hallmark Entertainment, Signboard Hill Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jerry O'ConnellJerry O'ConnellLawrence Sellars
Nick StahlNick StahlYoung Edward
Neal McDonoughNeal McDonoughEdward Sellars
Jean Marie BarnwellDarienne
Patrick RennaPatrick RennaZoltan
Sam ElliottSam ElliottHenry Howland
Susan DeySusan DeyMrs. Sellers
Rebecca RogersElizabeth
Lorri LindbergLorri LindbergMrs. Silver
Merritt WeverMerritt WeverLottie
Cara JedellAnita Candle
Catherine ShaffnerMrs. Morris
David CuttingJonathan
Chris BlackwelderKurt
Joanna CantonJoanna CantonStacy
Rebekah BayardMourner (uncredited)
Craig DawsonDavid (uncredited)
Michael HardingMichael HardingPoliceman (uncredited)

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