River's Edge (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Nation: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: На брега на реката, Juventude Assassina, Tavse vidner, Instinto sádico, Tuhon ranta
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Neal Jimenez
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Midge Sanford, Sarah Pillsbury
Co-Producer: David Streit
Executive Producer: Derek Gibson, John Daly
Companies: Hemdale Film Corporation, Island
Budget: 1.900.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: apathy, dead body, drug dealer, drugs, friends, gun, high school, murder, police, secret, teenager
Story
The movie 'River's Edge' (1986) revolves around a group of high school friends who are faced with a shocking reality: one of them, Samson, has killed another friend named Jamie. The story explores how these friends grapple with this brutal act and the subsequent decisions they must make. They are confronted with two choices - turning Samson into the police or helping him hide his crime. As each character considers their role in the aftermath of this tragedy, the bonds between them are tested, revealing the depths of apathy, loyalty, and fear among these young adults.
Summary
Directed by Tim Hunter, 'River's Edge' is a drama-thriller that premiered in 1986. The film centers around the dark consequences of a murder committed by a high school student named Samson, shaking up his circle of friends who must now navigate the aftermath and decide whether to protect their friend or uphold justice for Jamie.
