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  • The River Niger (1976)
  • R
    105 min | Drama
The River Niger (1976)
R
105 min | Drama

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.
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Director
Writer
Joseph A. Walker (play) (screenplay)
Producers
Sidney Beckerman | Ike Jones (as Isaac L. Jones)
Composer
War
Cinematographer
Michael D. Margulies (as Michael Margulies)
Editor
Casting Director
Production Designer
Seymour Klate (as Seymor Klate)
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Updated Apr 14, 1976

Release date
Apr 14, 1976 (United States)
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14 cast members
Name Known for
Cicely Tyson
Mattie Williams Mattie Williams   See fewer
James Earl Jones
Johnny Williams Johnny Williams   See fewer
Louis Gossett Jr.
Dr. Dudley Stanton (as Lou Gossett) Dr. Dudley Stanton (as Lou Gossett)   See fewer
Glynn Turman
Jeff Williams Jeff Williams   See fewer
Jonelle Allen
Ann Vanderguild Ann Vanderguild   See fewer
Roger E. Mosley
Big Moe Hayes Big Moe Hayes   See fewer
Charles Weldon
Skeeter Skeeter   See fewer
Hilda Haynes
Wilhelmina Geneva Brown Wilhelmina Geneva Brown   See fewer
Ed Crick
White Police Lieutenant White Police Lieutenant   See fewer
Tony Burton
Black Policeman Black Policeman   See fewer
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