River of No Return
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| River of No Return | |
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| Directed by | Otto Preminger |
| Produced by | Stanley Rubin |
| Written by | Louis Lantz Frank Fenton |
| Starring | Robert Mitchum Marilyn Monroe Rory Calhoun Tommy Rettig |
| Music by | Cyril J. Mockridge Lionel Newman |
| Cinematography | Joseph LaShelle |
| Editing by | Louis R. Loeffler |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) |  April 30, 1954 |
| Running time | 91 min. |
| Language | English |
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River of No Return is a 1954 western film made by 20th Century Fox in CinemaScope and directed by Otto Preminger. The film stars Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe with Rory Calhoun.
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[edit] Background and production
The film is particularly notable for its brisk pace, achieved by the editing of Louis R. Loeffler, with very quick cuts between scenes. Mitchum and Monroe performed many of their own stunts and Monroe twisted her ankle during production. River of No Return featured the majestic scenery of Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada.
Both Preminger and 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.
[edit] Plot
The action takes place in Northwest Canada, during the period of the Gold Rush.
Having just been released from prison, Matt Calder (Robert Mitchum) is forced to rescue gambler Harry Weston (Rory Calhoun) and his girlfriend, saloon singer Kay (Marilyn Monroe), from the rapids near his farm. Weston steals Calder's horse and rides away, leaving widower Calder, his ten-year-old son Mark (Tommy Rettig), and Kay stranded. When hostile Indians threaten the farm, Matt, his son, and Kay are forced to try to escape down the dangerous rapids on a raft.
Afterwards, Matt finds Harry in town.
[edit] Featured cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Robert Mitchum | Matt Calder |
| Marilyn Monroe | Kay |
| Rory Calhoun | Harry Weston |
| Tommy Rettig | Mark Calder |
[edit] External links
[edit] DVD Reviews
- Review by Holly E. Ordway at DVD Talk
- Review by Glenn Erickson at DVD Talk
- Review by Jesse Shanks at digitally OBSESSED!
- Review by Derek M. Germano at The Cinema Laser
[edit] Region 2 (UK)
- Review by Mark Boydell at DVD Times
- Review by Almar Haflidason at BBC Movies
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