Thriller
United States of America
The movie "The River Wild" is actually a 1994 American action thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson and produced by David Foster. The cast includes actors such as Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, Joseph Mazzello, and John C. Reilly.
The film follows Gail Hartman (played by Meryl Streep), a former river guide who plans a family vacation to the remote Kootenai National Park in Montana. Gail's relationship with her workaholic husband, Tom (played by David Strathairn), and rebellious son, Roarke (played by Joseph Mazzello), is strained.
During their trip, they meet a couple, Wade (played by Kevin Bacon) and Terry (played by John C. Reilly), who appear friendly at first. However, their true intentions gradually become clear as they reveal themselves as dangerous criminals. Wade and Terry take Gail and her family hostage, forcing her to guide them down a treacherous river to evade the pursuing police.
As they navigate the treacherous rapids and face numerous challenges, Gail must find a way to protect her family and outsmart the criminals. Along the way, she tries to gain the upper hand by using her knowledge of the river and her survival skills, while also attempting to maintain her family's trust.
"The River Wild" is an intense and thrilling adventure as Gail fights against the criminals and the raging river, all in an effort to save her family and regain control of their vacation.
