Bend of the River
“The greatness... the glory... the fury... of the Northwest Frontier!”
Two men with questionable pasts, Glyn McLyntock and his friend Cole, lead a wagon-train load of homesteaders from Missouri to the Oregon territory...
Where to watch Bend of the River in United States
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Where is Bend of the River streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD | — |
About Bend of the River
Bend of the River is a 1952 English-language western and adventure film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bend of the River was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 23, 1952, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Borden Chase
- Release date
- January 23, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
Bend of the River cast & crew
Bend of the River was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Borden Chase.
The cast features James Stewart as Glyn McLyntock, Arthur Kennedy as Emerson Cole, Julie Adams as Laura Baile, Rock Hudson as Trey Wilson, Jay C. Flippen as Jeremy Baile, and Lori Nelson as Marjie Baile.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans J. Salter, cinematography is by Irving Glassberg, and it was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
Is Bend of the River worth watching?
Bend of the River holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 212 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western and adventure, Bend of the River is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bend of the River
Bend of the River isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Bend of the River
James Stewart
Glyn McLyntock
Arthur Kennedy
Emerson Cole
Julie Adams
Laura Baile
Rock Hudson
Trey Wilson
Jay C. Flippen
Jeremy Baile
Lori Nelson
Marjie Baile
Chubby Johnson
Cap'n Mello
Stepin Fetchit
Adam
Harry Morgan
Shorty
Howard Petrie
Tom Hendricks
Frances Bavier
Mrs. Prentiss
Jack Lambert
Red
Bend of the River — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bend of the River in United States?
Bend of the River is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bend of the River in?
Bend of the River is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bend of the River?
Bend of the River runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Bend of the River rated?
Bend of the River is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 212 ratings.
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