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May 8, 1987 · A high school slacker kills his friend and involves his friends in a cover-up. The movie is based on a true story and features Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye and Dennis Hopper.
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River's Edge is a 1986 American crime drama film directed by Tim Hunter, written by Neal Jimenez, and starring Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye Leitch in her film debut, Daniel Roebuck and Dennis Hopper. It follows a group of teenagers in a Northern California town who are forced to deal with their friend's murder of his girlfriend and ...
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Nov 11, 2023 · The 1986 movie River's Edge is based on a true story of a group of teens who cover for their friend who killed another friend in 1981. The film depicts their indifference, apathy, and lack of emotion, and explores the societal factors that influenced their behavior.
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A film based on a true story of a California teen who kills his girlfriend and leaves her body by a river. His friends struggle with their conscience and loyalty as the police investigate the crime.
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The film depicts the teenagers who covered up a murder in their high school, their addiction, and their moral breakdown. Roger Ebert praises the film's analysis of the case and its characters, and praises Crispin Glover's performance as a drug addict.
