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Turn the River

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Turn the River (2008)

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Reviews Counted: 15

Fresh: 13

Rotten:2

Average Rating: 7.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Though most know Famke Janssen for action-oriented roles in the X-Men films, she bears the heft of this weighty drama with apparent ease. Janssen stars as Kailey, a woman who had to give up her son at birth, but now she's using her skills as a... Though most know Famke Janssen for action-oriented roles in the X-Men films, she bears the heft of this weighty drama with apparent ease. Janssen stars as Kailey, a woman who had to give up her son at birth, but now she's using her skills as a pool hustler to earn enough money to get him back. Actor Chris Eigeman (THE TREATMENT) turns director, writer, and producer with this acclaimed indie film. [More]

Starring: Famke Janssen, Rip Torn, Jaymie Dornan, Lois Smith

Starring: Famke Janssen, Rip Torn, Jaymie Dornan, Lois Smith, Matt Ross, Terry Kinney, Marin Hinkle

Director: Chris Eigeman

Director: Chris Eigeman
Screenwriter: Chris Eigeman
Producer: Ami Armstrong
Composer: Bryce Dessner, Padma Newsome
Studio: Screen Media

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