Poster of The River Niger

The River Niger

Plot: An intimate look at life in the ghetto: Johnny Williams is a house painter who moonlights as a poet, struggling to financially and emotionally support his cancer-ridden wife Mattie. But times are tough and the poverty-troubled streets are even tougher, and it takes every ounce of Johnny's love and courage for the couple to make it through their strife, finding redemption in the River Niger
Release Date: Wednesday, April 14 1976
48 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of James Earl JonesJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones was
45 in The River Niger
as 'Johnny Williams'.
Sat, Jan 17 1931 –
Mon, Sep 09 2024
Portrait of Cicely TysonCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson was
51 in The River Niger
as 'Mattie Williams'.
Fri, Dec 19 1924 –
Thu, Jan 28 2021
Portrait of Louis Gossett Jr.Louis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr. was
39 in The River Niger
as 'Dr. Dudley Stanton'.
Wed, May 27 1936 –
Fri, Mar 29 2024
Portrait of Glynn TurmanGlynn Turman
Glynn Turman was
29 in The River Niger
as 'Jeff Williams'.
Fri, Jan 31 1947
Portrait of Jonelle AllenJonelle Allen
Jonelle Allen was
31 in The River Niger
as 'Ann Vanderguild'.
Tue, Jul 18 1944
Portrait of Roger E. MosleyRoger E. Mosley
Roger E. Mosley was
37 in The River Niger
as 'Big Moe Hayes'.
Sun, Dec 18 1938 –
Sun, Aug 07 2022
Portrait of Ralph WilcoxRalph Wilcox
Ralph Wilcox was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Al'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Teddy WilsonTeddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson was
32 in The River Niger
as 'Chips'.
Fri, Dec 10 1943 –
Sun, Jul 21 1991
Portrait of Charles WeldonCharles Weldon
Charles Weldon was
35 in The River Niger
as 'Skeeter'.
Sat, Jun 01 1940 –
Fri, Dec 07 2018
Portrait of Shirley Jo FinneyShirley Jo Finney
Shirley Jo Finney was
26 in The River Niger
as 'Gail'.
Thu, Jul 14 1949 –
Tue, Oct 10 2023
Portrait of Hilda HaynesHilda Haynes
Hilda Haynes was
63 in The River Niger
as 'Wilhelmina Geneva Brow'.
Tue, May 21 1912 –
Tue, Mar 04 1986
Portrait of Ed CrickEd Crick
Ed Crick was
>> in The River Niger
as 'White Police Lieutenant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony BurtonTony Burton
Tony Burton was
39 in The River Niger
as 'Black Policeman'.
Tue, Mar 23 1937 –
Thu, Feb 25 2016
Portrait of Zakes MokaeZakes Mokae
Zakes Mokae was
41 in The River Niger
Sun, Aug 05 1934 –
Fri, Sep 11 2009

Crew

Portrait of Krishna ShahKrishna Shah
Krishna Shah was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Director'
Unknown Birthday –
Sun, Oct 13 2013
Portrait of Michael D. MarguliesMichael D. Margulies
Michael D. Margulies was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sidney BeckermanSidney Beckerman
Sidney Beckerman was
55 in The River Niger
as 'Producer'
Fri, Nov 26 1920 –
Wed, Feb 27 2008
Portrait of Ike JonesIke Jones
Ike Jones was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Irving LernerIrving Lerner
Irving Lerner was
67 in The River Niger
as 'Editor'
Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Sat, Dec 25 1976
Portrait of WarWar
War was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan PerriDan Perri
Dan Perri was
30 in The River Niger
as 'Title Designer'
Sat, Aug 11 1945
Portrait of Reuben CannonReuben Cannon
Reuben Cannon was
30 in The River Niger
as 'Casting'
Mon, Feb 11 1946
Portrait of Frank LombardoFrank Lombardo
Frank Lombardo was
60 in The River Niger
as 'Set Decoration'
Wed, Oct 06 1915 –
Sun, Feb 18 2001
Portrait of Seymour KlateSeymour Klate
Seymour Klate was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Production Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph A. WalkerJoseph A. Walker
Joseph A. Walker was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Author'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie M. BarronEddie M. Barron
Eddie M. Barron was
>> in The River Niger
as 'Hairstylist'
Unknown Birthday