The River Niger (1976)
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64% of users liked it
(70 ratings)
River Niger is a Tony Award-winning play turned to a movie. It features James Earl Jones as a house-painter/poet who struggles to support his cancer-plagued wife (Cicely Tyson). This is a realistic portrayal of the difficulties encountered in the poverty-stricken ghetto. ~ Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 45 min.
- Directed By
- Krishna Shah
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Apr 14, 1976 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 8, 2005
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A touching family drama, an exploration of black identity and a moving parable about love
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Cast
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Cicely Tysonas Mattie Williams -
James Earl Jonesas Johnny Williams -
Louis Gossett Jras Dr. Dudley Stanton
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Glynn E. Turmanas Jeff Williams -
Roger E. Mosleyas Big Moe Hayes -
Jonelle Allenas Ann Vanderguild
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