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Where the Rivers Flow North |  | Director: Jay Craven
Actors: Rip Torn, Tantoo Cardinal, Bill Raymond, Mark Margolis, Michael J. Fox
Studio: Unapix / a-Pix Ent.
Category: DVD
Buy New: $17.95
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 114121
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 106 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1578483255
UPC: 783722705032
EAN: 9781578483259
ASIN: B00004ZBGX
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Release Date: October 17, 2000
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Rip Torn was critically acclaimed for his commanding performance in this 1993 drama set in Virginia in 1927. Where the Rivers Flow North is about an old-time logger who defends his property against a pair of power-company executives (Michael J. Fox and Bill Raymond) seeking to build a dam on Torn's leased land. Native American actress Tantoo Cardinal is equally superb as Torn's longtime partner and ardent supporter, and the strength of their relationship is what gives this modestly budgeted, beautifully photographed independent feature most of its high-spirited appeal. The film, adapted from a novel by Howard Frank Mosher, was written and directed by Jay Craven, and would likely have earned Rip Torn an Oscar nomination had it been more widely seen at the time of its release. --Jeff Shannon
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 15
 Where The Rivers Flow North February 1, 2010
Daniel Green (Out West)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this film based on a couple of reviews that rated it as 5 star. We found it a strech to get 3 stars. I love Michael J. Fox, but his character is really minor and his part was stiff and really added nothing to the plot. I think he was added to the cast strictly as name draw. Rip Torn did a fairly good job of what he was asked to do: play a stubborn old coot with nothing but a lease on some federal land to stand on. This is coupled with his inhospitable character's attitude, his desire to live a completely isolated life with his common law indian 'subserviant', less than equal companion, he did a good job. The maneuvers employed by the developers and the sheriff are sluggish and inept at conveying the importance of the project. Their actions are so amaturish as to be unbelievable. The script makes the project sound like some shady land grabbing dealings trying to oust a true nature loving native off of his birthright land, and that the the goal merely represents some big business pushing down little people. I think, after seeing the whole thing, it was an attempt to say progress is bad, especially if it seems to hurt even one single individual, no matter how wrong he or his motives prove to be. He was offerred 100 times what his 'occupancy' lease was worth. He was offerred to save a tremendous area as a preserve for generations. All while he actually had no ligitimate claim to any timber or other resources on the land. The fact that he, at the end, later destroys most of what he claimed he was protecting, exacerbates the situation and proves the plot senseless. Some good scenery, but mostly waiting for something significant to happen between the characters and or the plot. It didn't happen, it doesn't come together.
 Powerful Gutsy film. Rip Torn at his best May 11, 2009
Dana Johnson (Kensington Maryland)
First saw this film shortly after it came out and was surprised it didn't walk away with all the prizes at Sundance. Its a bitter sweet film as much a love story as a movie about the little guy standing up to power and money. Left me with tears in my eyes but not the typical feeling you get of being manipulated into it by the writer. Great directing by Jay Craven and a cast he was astoundingly lucky to work with. Stellar performances. I would have given both the lead actors Oscars. The question would be which should get best actor and which should get best supporting actor. I can't decide. Glad to finally have it out in DVD.
A great book, a great movie.. however Amazon reviewers screwed up as usual March 25, 2009
Joe Hall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While this is one of my favorite movies and stories from my life, I might be a tad biased. I grew up in the kingdom and my heart will always be from there.
Before i go any further, lets just say, Amazon reviews suck. Virginia?
Are you on crack? Did your writers review anything? It's Vermont morons, not Virginia.
Frank Howard Moshers book was wonderful, as was Jay Cravens adaptation of the story.
Filmed where i grew up,the people I know in the movie were great. The story which rang true for many people when the power companies and or government needed right of way, destroyed their land, and lives.This is real life, sadly not fiction
I watched this movie at the Catamont theater in St.Johnsbury VT when it came out. You should own this and watch this
WHERE THE RIVERS FLOW NORTH February 24, 2008
B. Latham (USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The best movie I have ever seen! Should have won best director, best picture, best actor and best actress.
 Fair and believable November 21, 2006
Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Rip Torn plays a gritty old logger who just wants to keep his forest and trout streams in tact but is suddenly pitted against Michael J. Fox and a corporation that wants to build a big dam that will take them all away. The movie is commendable for not making the dam-builders horrible monsters and Torn the epitome of moral righteousness: the former want to bring modern services to remote areas and the latter is not an example of political correctness. Tantoo Cardinal plays Torn's wife, and she is perhaps the biggest asset in the movie; she is a spunky and sensitive actress. The storyline is a strong one (it's set during the 1920s), and the photography is stunning. Made on a tight budget, the production makes up for cut corners with sincerity of purpose. Pretty good movie, all around.
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