Cold River

– Based on the novel Winterkill, by William Judson, Cold River is the story of an Adirondack guide who..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
Cold River (1982)

Based on the novel Winterkill, by William Judson, Cold River is the story of an Adirondack guide who takes his young daughter and step-son on a long camping trip in the fall of 1932. When winter strikes unexpectedly early (a natural phenomenon known as a 'winterkill' - so named because the animals are totally unprepared for a sudden, early winter, and many freeze or starve to death), a disastrous turn of events leaves the two children to find their own way home without food, or protection from the elements.

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Mar 1982

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Fred G. Sullivan

Writer:

William Judson (novel), Fred G. Sullivan

Main Actors:

Suzanne Weber, Pat Petersen, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Earl Jones

Plot:

Based on the novel Winterkill, by William Judson, Cold River is the story of an Adirondack guide who takes his young daughter and step-son on a long camping trip in the fall of 1932. When winter strikes unexpectedly early (a natural phenomenon known as a 'winterkill' - so named because the animals are totally unprepared for a sudden, early winter, and many freeze or starve to death), a disastrous turn of events leaves the two children to find their own way home without food, or protection from the elements. Rated PG for mild violence and language.

Production:

Lionsgate

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10