description The River Wild Overview
The River Wild, released in 1994, centers on a family’s vacation disrupted by an encounter with hostage-takers during a white-water rafting trip. Directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon, the film depicts a dangerous situation involving armed fugitives. It was written by Denis O'Neill and features David Strathairn in the cast.
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info The River Wild Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1994 |
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Who plays the family in The River Wild?
Meryl Streep plays rafting guide Gail Hartman, while Joseph Mazzello and Benjamin Bratt play members of her family group. Kevin Bacon plays Wade, an armed fugitive who forces them to guide him down the river.
Is The River Wild based on a true story?
No, The River Wild is a fictional thriller written by Denis O’Neill. Its danger comes from the combination of white-water rapids, a remote setting, and criminals using the rafting trip to escape.
Who directed The River Wild?
Curtis Hanson directed The River Wild, which was released in 1994. The film combines a survival adventure with a hostage thriller rather than functioning as a conventional crime procedural.
Where does The River Wild take place?
The story takes place during a rafting trip through a remote river region in the Pacific Northwest. The isolated rapids make it difficult for Gail’s family to escape Wade and Terry.
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