Share:

The River Niger(Movie, 1976)

1h 45min | Genre: Drama
The River NigerRating: 3.7/5 (with 22 votes)
The River Niger is a 1976 film adaptation of the 1972 Joseph A. Walker play of the same title. The film was directed by Krishna Shah, and starred James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, and Louis Gossett Jr. The film had a limited commercial release in 1976 and has rarely been seen in later years. The soundtrack is by War, including the theme song "River Niger". ()
Movie poster of The River Niger

Where to watch The River Niger (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch The River Niger online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add The River Niger to your favorites & stay up to date.

Offers for Germany

About The River Niger

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.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Based on: "The River Niger" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 04/14/1976
Director: Krishna Shah
Screenwriter: Joseph A. Walker
Film Editor: Irving Lerner
Composer: Jerry Goldstein

Similar movies as The River Niger

These movies are similar to The River Niger (story/era etc.):

Double Dad

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.3/5 | 1h 43min

The Little Prince(ss)

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.6/5 | 18min

BIA: An Upside Down World

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.9/5 | 1h 31min

Finding Grace

Certification unknown

2020 | 2.9/5 | 1h 46min

Ghost Lab

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.2/5 | 1h 57min

The Girl on the Train

Certification unknown

2021 | 2.9/5 | 2h 8min

Growing Fangs

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.3/5 | 18min

Heks

Certification unknown

2020 | 3.1/5 | 1h 22min
WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:260537, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024