The River Rat
Director: Thomas Rickman
"After thirteen years in prison, Billy McCain thought he'd met up with everything, until he met up with his own daughter Jonsy."
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...
Trailer
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
Billy
Martha Plimpton
Jonsy
Brian Dennehy
Doc Cole
Shawn Smith
Wexel
Nancy Lea Owen
Vadie
Norman Bennett
Sheriff Cal
Tony Frank
Poley
Angie Bolling
Joyce
Roger Copeland
Young Billy
Tommy Burlison
Whitey
Tamara Hartley
Young Joyce
Louis Plante
Cajun Deputy
In brief
The River Rat (1984) is a adventure, crime, family film. With an average rating of 6.1/10 from 25 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 34min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The River Rat?
The River Rat runs 94 minutes (1h 34min).
What rating does The River Rat have?
The River Rat has an average rating of 6.1/10 based on 25 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The River Rat from?
The River Rat was released in 1984.
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