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Apr 9, 2010 · The River Why: Directed by Matthew Leutwyler. With Zach Gilford, Amber Heard, William Hurt, Dallas Roberts. A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.
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- Drama, Romance
- Matthew Leutwyler
- 2010-04-09
Running time. 101 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. The River Why is a 2010 American independent drama film directed by Matthew Leutwyler. It is an adaptation of the 1983 Sierra Club novel of the same name by David James Duncan [1] and stars Zach Gilford, William Hurt and Amber Heard. Showtime broadcast the film in August 2011 ...
- David James Duncan
- United States
- 1983
- English
The book is the basis of a The River Why (film) starring Zach Gilford, William Hurt and Amber Heard. The film was released to critics in April, 2010. The novel was adapted for the stage by Book-It Repertory Theatre of Seattle and produced in early 2010. References
- David James Duncan
- 294 (First edition, hardback)
- 1983
- 1983
The River Why PG-13 2010 1 hr. 41 min. Drama List Reviews 34% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Gus leaves the city to live and fish in the wilderness and begins a search for self-discovery.
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- Matthew Leutwyler
- PG-13
- Amber Heard
The River Why. Sick of living in a home shrouded with secrets, lies and a smothering sense of competition, Gus runs away from home and the shadow of his famous fly-fishing father. 322 1 h 44 min 2010. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Cerebral · Passionate · Sweet. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy. HD $7.99. More purchase. options.
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THE RIVER WHY. Based on the acclaimed novel, The River Why is the story of 20-year-old Gus Orviston , the Mozart of flyfishing (Zach Gilford, "Friday Night Lights"), who leaves his big city home in rebellion from his parents (William Hurt and Kathleen Quinlan) to live in a secluded cabin on the banks of a wild river and do nothing but fish.
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