The River King
"It's the truth that haunts us"
Originally released in 2005. The River King is a drama/mystery film. directed by Nick Willing.
Starring Edward Burns, Jennifer Ehle, and John Kapelos
Synopsis
Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river. Fearing scandal, the school insists it was suicide. But after discovering from the boy's girlfriend, Carlin, that he was being badly bullied, Abel suspects that a dangerous schoolboy initiation has gone horribly wrong and he secretly solicits the help of a sympathetic teacher, Betsy. He is warned off the investigation by his boss, as the school is a generous benefactor to the Police benevolent fund. Abel, however, cannot let the case go, not only because his own brother committed suicide years before, but also it seems that the spirit of the dead boy is leaving them clues as to what really happened that night.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (74 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Edward Burns
as Abel Grey
Jennifer Ehle
as Betsy Chase
John Kapelos
as Joey Tosh
Rachelle Lefevre
as Carlin Leander
Bruce Murphy
as Joey's Son
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Eric Herman
Jonathan Malen
as Nathaniel Gibb
Karl Pruner
as Walter Pierce
David Gibson McLean
as Young Abel
Jamie Thomas King
as Harry McKenna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First Choice Films
- Kismet Film Company
- imX Communications
- Myriad Pictures
- Spice Factory
- Téléfilm Canada
- Movision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River King about?
Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river. Fearing scandal, the school insists it was suicide. But after discovering fro...
Who directed The River King?
The River King was directed by Nick Willing.
How long is The River King?
The River King has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The River King released?
The River King was released on October 21, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The River King?
The main cast of The River King includes Edward Burns, Jennifer Ehle, John Kapelos, Rachelle Lefevre, Bruce Murphy.