The River King (2005)
It's the truth that haunts us
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.
Cast
- Edward Burns - Abel Grey
- Jennifer Ehle - Betsy Chase
- John Kapelos - Joey Tosh
- Rachelle Lefevre - Carlin Leander
- Bruce Murphy - Joey's Son
- Julian Rhind-Tutt - Eric Herman
- Jonathan Malen - Nathaniel Gibb
- Karl Pruner - Walter Pierce
- David Gibson McLean - Young Abel
- Jamie Thomas King - Harry McKenna
Screenplay
- David Kane (Screenplay)
- Alice Hoffman (Novel)
Trailer
The River King TrailerFrequently 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 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.
- Who directed The River King?
- The River King was directed by Nick Willing.
- Who stars in The River King?
- The River King stars Edward Burns, Jennifer Ehle, John Kapelos, Rachelle Lefevre, Bruce Murphy, Julian Rhind-Tutt.
- How long is The River King?
- The River King has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The River King?
- The River King is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The River King produced?
- The River King was produced in Canada, United Kingdom.