Wild River
1960, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
The Wild Language... The Wild Hungers... The Wild Furies!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Elia KazanDirector
- Montgomery CliftChuck Glover
- Lee RemickCarol Garth Baldwin
- Jo Van FleetElla Garth
- Albert SalmiHank Bailey
- Jay C. FlippenHamilton Garth
- James WesterfieldCal Garth
- Bruce DernJack Roper
- Barbara LodenBetty Jackson
- Frank OvertonWalter Clark
- Malcolm AtterburySy Moore
- Robert Earl JonesSam Johnson (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 May 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Osborn
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What Wild River is based on
Wild River is adapted from a novel.
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Wild River: quick answers
Is Wild River worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wild River?
Wild River runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Wild River have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wild River. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wild River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Wild River yet.
Which OTT platform is Wild River on?
Wild River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wild River?
If you liked Wild River, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Far from the Madding Crowd, Blind.
Who directed Wild River?
Wild River (1960) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, Jo Van Fleet.
What is Wild River based on?
Wild River is adapted from a novel.