The River King (2005)

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The River King on IMDb 5.8/10 3,018 votes

Released:
2005-10-21

Overview:
Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river. Fearing scandal, the school insists it was suicide. But after discovering from the boy's girlfriend, Carlin, that he was being badly bullied, Abel suspects that a dangerous schoolboy initiation has gone horribly wrong and he secretly solicits the help of a sympathetic teacher, Betsy. He is warned off the investigation by his boss, as the school is a generous benefactor to the Police benevolent fund. Abel, however, cannot let the case go, not only because his own brother committed suicide years before, but also it seems that the spirit of the dead boy is leaving them clues as to what really happened that night.

Director:
Nick Willing

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

  • Cast:
  • Edward Burns
    as
    Abel Grey
  • Jennifer Ehle
    as
    Betsy Chase
  • John Kapelos
    as
    Joey Tosh
  • Rachelle Lefevre
    as
    Carlin Leander
  • Bruce Murphy
    as
    Joey's Son