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The River's Edge

The River's Edge (1957)

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Release Date: May 31, 1957 Wide

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A bank robber's avarice and obsessive quest for freedom lead to his downfall in this adventure-packed crime drama that was shot on location in Mexico. After lifting a cool million from a U.S. bank, the crook is anxious to sneak across the border into Mexico, but to do so he must hire an experienced wilderness guide. He goes to the guide's ranch and finds his ex-lover, now the guide's wife, preparing to leave her husband. The crook offers to take her to her home town. There is trouble with a

Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Jul 11, 2006

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Milland's caustic performance, one of his better ones, keeps things at a boil until the bitter end.

February 1, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Dennis Schwartz
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Not-so-great thriller - but with a creative use of color and staging from director Dwan.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | Comment
Michael E. Grost
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This melodrama is a bit campy, but the high production values and a good cast make it entertaining. There are plenty of dramatic scenarios.

September 9, 2009
jam233
James Higgins

This melodrama is a bit campy, but the high production values and a good cast make it entertaining. There are plenty of dramatic scenarios.

September 9, 2009
jazza923
James Higgins

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  • Le Bord de la riviere (FR)
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