The River Niger (1976)

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 toug...h 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. more

Directing:
  • Krishna Shah

Writing:
  • Joseph A. Walker

Stars:
Release Date: 1976-04-14
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 105

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