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The Riverbed

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1986-02-01
1h 35m
English
Released

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"The Riverbed traces the story of a despondent drifter who stumbles across a farmhouse inhabited by a wealthy widow and her disabled daughter. Exchanging board for labour, he stays at the house. Eventually he consents to the mother's wish that he marry the girl, with his eye on financial gain. He takes the girl to the city, where the couple struggles against hardship. As the man reverts to petty theft, her health deteriorates and he is forced to take her back to the now-abandoned farmhouse." - MIFF

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About The Riverbed

"The Riverbed traces the story of a despondent drifter who stumbles across a farmhouse inhabited by a wealthy widow and her disabled daughter. Exchanging board for labour, he stays at the house. Eventually he consents to the mother's wish that he marry the girl, with his eye on financial gain. He takes the girl to the city, where the couple struggles against hardship. As the man reverts to petty theft, her health deteriorates and he is forced to take her back to the now-abandoned farmhouse." - MIFF Running 95 minutes.

The Riverbed Cast and Characters

The cast features Sharon Bellanoff-Smith (as Lucille), John Beuscher (as Malcolm), and Elaine C. Grove (as Loretta). Their performances are a major reason The Riverbed has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Riverbed

The Riverbed flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Riverbed online for free?

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How long is The Riverbed?

The Riverbed runs for 95 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is The Riverbed good? What's the rating?

The Riverbed holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Riverbed?

The main cast includes Sharon Bellanoff-Smith, John Beuscher, and Elaine C. Grove.

Is The Riverbed available in English?

Yes — The Riverbed was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Riverbed released?

The Riverbed was released in 1986.

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Where can I watch The Riverbed for free?

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What is The Riverbed about?

The Riverbed is English-language film. "The Riverbed traces the story of a despondent drifter who stumbles across a farmhouse inhabited by a wealthy widow and her disabled daughter. Exchanging board for labour, he stays at the house. Eventually he consents to the mother's wish that he marry the girl, with his eye on financial gain. He takes the girl to the city, where the couple struggles against hardship. As the man reverts to petty theft, her health deteriorates and he is forced to take her back to the now-abandoned farmhouse." - MIFF

When was The Riverbed released?

The Riverbed was released on February 1, 1986. It has a runtime of 1h 35m.

Who stars in The Riverbed?

The Riverbed stars Sharon Bellanoff-Smith, John Beuscher and Elaine C. Grove. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Riverbed available in HD?

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