RIVER OF NO RETURN

'''River of No Return''' is a 1954 western film made by 20th Century Fox in CinemaScope and directed by Otto Preminger. The film stars Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe with Rory Calhoun.

Contents

Background and production

Plot

Featured cast

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Background and production

The film is particularly notable for its brisk pace, achieved by the editing of Louis R. Loeffler, with very quick cuts between scenes. Mitchum and Monroe performed many of their own stunts and Monroe twisted her ankle during production. ''River of No Return'' featured the majestic scenery of Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada.
Both Preminger and Monroe were forced to do the film against their will, due to contractual obligations. They both expressed their frustration over the script which they considered below par. However, the film was a box office hit upon its release and remains a popular classic western.

Plot

The action takes place in Northwest Canada, during the period of the Gold Rush.
Having just been released from prison, Matt Calder (Robert Mitchum) is forced to rescue gambler Harry Weston (Rory Calhoun) and his girlfriend, saloon singer Kay (Marilyn Monroe), from the rapids near his farm. Weston steals Calder's horse and rides away, leaving widower Calder, his ten-year-old son Mark (Tommy Rettig), and Kay stranded. When hostile Indians threaten the farm, Matt, his son, and Kay are forced to try to escape down the dangerous rapids on a raft.
Afterwards, Matt finds Harry in town.

Featured cast

Actor	Role
Robert Mitchum	Matt Calder
Marilyn Monroe	Kay
Rory Calhoun	Harry Weston
Tommy Rettig	Mark Calder

External links

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