Overview

Based on the novel Winterkill, by William Judson, Cold River is the story of an Adirondack guide who takes his young daughter and step-son on a long camping trip in the fall of 1932. When winter strikes unexpectedly early (a natural phenomenon known as a 'winterkill' - so named because the animals are totally unprepared for a sudden, early winter, and many freeze or starve to death), a disastrous turn of events leaves the two children to find their own way home without food, or protection from the elements.

Cast

Richard Jaeckel, Brad Sullivan, Suzanne Weber, Pat Petersen, Robert Earl Jones, Elizabeth Hubbard, Augusta Dabney, Adam Petroski

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What is "Cold River" about?

Based on the novel Winterkill, by William Judson, Cold River is the story of an Adirondack guide who takes his young daughter and step-son on a long camping trip in the fall of 1932. When winter strikes unexpectedly early (a natural phenomenon known as a 'winterkill' - so named because the animals are totally unprepared for a sudden, early winter, and many freeze or starve to death), a disastrous turn of events leaves the two children to find their own way home without food, or protection from the elements.

When was "Cold River" released?

Cold River was released in 1982.

Who stars in "Cold River"?

The cast includes Richard Jaeckel, Brad Sullivan, Suzanne Weber, Pat Petersen.