River's Edge (35mm)
February 12, 2024
On the bank of a river lies the naked body of a brutally murdered young girl. At the nearby high school, Samson brags to Matt and his friends about how he killed her. Matt suddenly finds himself in a troubling position: should he do what he thinks is right, or should he keep quiet and live with this demon for the rest of his life? Presented on 35mm.
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- Director: Tim Hunter
- Principal Cast: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck, Dennis Hopper
- Year: 1987
- Running Time: 99 min.
- Producer: Sarah Pillsbury, Midge Sanford
- Screenplay: Neal Jimenez
- Cinematographers: Frederick Elmes
- Editors: Howard Smith, Sonya Sones
- Music: Jürgen Knieper