The River Niger (1976)

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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

Starring:: Cicely Tyson, James Earl Jones, (more)

Director(s):: Krishna Shah

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of The River Niger

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 105 mins

Complete Cast of The River Niger

Cicely Tyson - Mattie Williams
Louis Gossett, Jr. - Dr. Dudley Stanton
Roger E. Mosley - Big Moe Hayes
Theodore Wilson - Chips
Ralph Wilcox - Al
Tony Burton - Black Policeman
Ed Crick - White Police Lieutenant

James Earl Jones - Johnny Williams
Glynn Turman - Jeff Williams
Jonelle Allen - Ann Vanderguild
Charles Weldon - Skeeter
Shirley Jo Finney - Gail
Hilda Haynes - Wilhemina Geneva Brown

Director(s):: Krishna Shah

Writer(s):: Joseph A. Walker

Producer(s):: Sidney Beckerman, Isaac L. Jones

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Not For Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.