• 1976
  • R
  • 1h 45m
The River Niger

Summary Johnny, a house painter and poet, struggles to support his cancer-stricken wife Mattie amid poverty. Their unwavering love helps them overcome hardships, finding solace in the River Niger. View more details

  • 1976
  • R
  • 1h 45m

The River Niger

Directed : Krishna Shah

Written : Joseph A. Walker

Stars : Louis Gossett Jr. James Earl Jones Glynn Turman Cicely Tyson

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Apr 13, 1976

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : River Niger Company Asanti Productions Inc. Gossett Enterprises

Summary Johnny, a house painter and poet, struggles to support his cancer-stricken wife Mattie amid poverty. Their unwavering love helps them overcome hardships, finding solace in the River Niger. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Apr 13, 1976

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : River Niger Company Asanti Productions Inc. Gossett Enterprises

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James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., Cicely Tyson, Jonelle Allen, and Glynn Turman in The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in The River Niger (1976) The River Niger (1976) The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones in The River Niger (1976) The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones in The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., and Cicely Tyson in The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., Cicely Tyson, Jonelle Allen, and Glynn Turman in The River Niger (1976) The River Niger (1976) James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in The River Niger (1976)
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