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River of No Return

  • 1954
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
14K
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Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe in River of No Return (1954)
Trailer for this classic directed by Otto Preminger
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Classical WesternActionAdventureDramaMusicRomanceWestern

The titular river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to under... Read allThe titular river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others.The titular river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others.

  • Directors
    • Otto Preminger
    • Jean Negulesco
  • Writers
    • Frank Fenton
    • Louis Lantz
  • Stars
    • Robert Mitchum
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Rory Calhoun
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Otto Preminger
      • Jean Negulesco
    • Writers
      • Frank Fenton
      • Louis Lantz
    • Stars
      • Robert Mitchum
      • Marilyn Monroe
      • Rory Calhoun
    • 103User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos3

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    Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
    • Matt Calder
    Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe
    • Kay Weston
    Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun
    • Harry Weston
    Tommy Rettig
    Tommy Rettig
    • Mark Calder
    Murvyn Vye
    Murvyn Vye
    • Dave Colby
    Douglas Spencer
    Douglas Spencer
    • Sam Benson
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Prospector
    • (uncredited)
    Claire Andre
    • Surrey Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Baylor
    Hal Baylor
    • Young Punk
    • (uncredited)
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Ben
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Bloom
    Phil Bloom
    • Prospector
    • (uncredited)
    Buck Bucko
    • Council City Barfly
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Bucko
    Roy Bucko
    • Prospector
    • (uncredited)
    Larry Chance
    Larry Chance
    • Young Punk
    • (uncredited)
    John Cliff
    John Cliff
    • Leering Man
    • (uncredited)
    Edmund Cobb
    Edmund Cobb
    • Barber
    • (uncredited)
    Cecil Combs
    • Prospector
    • (uncredited)
    John Doucette
    John Doucette
    • Man in Saloon
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Otto Preminger
      • Jean Negulesco
    • Writers
      • Frank Fenton
      • Louis Lantz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews103

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    Doylenf

    One of Monroe's most natural and appealing performances...

    dbdumonteil

    Sometimes it's peaceful,sometimes wild

    8telegonus

    Nice Undercurrents

    7Richie-67-485852

    River of Return

    6moonspinner55

    Monroe meets Mitchum--and Otto Preminger!

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    • Trivia
      Both Otto Preminger and Marilyn Monroe were forced to do the film against their will due to contractual obligations. They both expressed their frustration over the script, which they considered below par. However, the film was a box office hit upon its release and remains a popular classic western.
    • Goofs
      After making it down the rapids, Matt Calder's and Kay Weston's clothes are clinging and soaking wet. In the very first shot on still water, their clothes are clean, dry, and ironed.
    • Quotes

      Kay Weston: This country is crawling with Indians, and you're going fishing.

      Matt Calder: There are lots of ways to die. Starving to death isn't my favorite.

    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1987 when the film was granted a 'PG' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Edited into Catalogue of Ships (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      River of No Return
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Robert Mitchum

      Lyrics by Ken Darby

      Music by Lionel Newman

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 1954 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Almas perdidas
    • Filming locations
      • Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,195,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,757
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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