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River (2015)

7.4Crime — Drama — Mystery

Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.

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Director: Jane Featherstone

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Stellan Skarsgård as John River

Stellan Skarsgård

John River

Nicola Walker as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson

Nicola Walker

Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson

Adeel Akhtar as Ira King

Adeel Akhtar

Ira King

Lesley Manville as Chrissie Read

Lesley Manville

Chrissie Read

Owen Teale as Marcus McDonald

Owen Teale

Marcus McDonald

Georgina Rich as Rosa Fallows

Georgina Rich

Rosa Fallows

Eddie Marsan as Thomas Cream

Eddie Marsan

Thomas Cream

Turlough Convery as Frankie Stevenson

Turlough Convery

Frankie Stevenson

Sorcha Cusack as Bridie Stevenson

Sorcha Cusack

Bridie Stevenson

Steve Nicolson as Jimmy Stevenson

Steve Nicolson

Jimmy Stevenson

Michael Maloney as Tom Read

Michael Maloney

Tom Read

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