7.4The River Niger · 1976
The River Niger (1976) is a Drama film directed by Krishna Shah, starring James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Louis Gossett Jr..
Drama
7.4Overview
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.
Cast
James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Louis Gossett Jr., Glynn Turman, Jonelle Allen, Roger E. Mosley, Ralph Wilcox, Teddy Wilson
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What is "The River Niger" about?
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.
When was "The River Niger" released?
The River Niger was released in 1976.
Who stars in "The River Niger"?
The cast includes James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Louis Gossett Jr., Glynn Turman.
