Amazon.com: The dew of new stardom was still visible on Marilyn Monroe when she ventured up to Canada to shoot this sturdily entertaining CinemaScope Western. Although director Otto Preminger later claimed little interest in the picture, he couldn't help but bring his even-handed visual style to the widescreen process. The location shooting (in Alberta) is eye filling, and that river really does look alarming. Best of all, Marilyn, fresh and vital, had a costar to match her magnetism but not humor her sometimes-scattered approach to acting: Robert Mitchum, as a homesteader with a dark past. He's weighty enough to stand next to MM's bright flame without giving any ground; they should have worked together again. Since Marilyn plays a saloon singer, she gets to sling some tunes in her inimitable style, with as much glamour as the gold rush-era trappings will allow, giving "I'm Going to File My Claim" various meanings. --Robert Horton
Classic western Classic western, and to see MM in tight jeans. How good can it get?
OTTO PREMINGER, OPUS 19 ***1/2 1954. Directed by Otto Preminger. A singer, a farmer and his son journey down a river while Indians are following them. Imposed by the 20th century Fox producer Darryl Zanuck on Preminger, RIVER OF NO RETURN is an entertaining film but may disappoint the fan of the great director who'll search in vain the shadow of his personal obsessions in this film. The songs performed by a superb Marilyn or Robert Mitchum performance, taciturn as usual, could nonetheless lead you to add this DVD to your library. Recommended.
River of No Return This movie was as discribed and I received it in a timely manner. Thank you very much.
River uf No return DVD I was absolutely amazed at this dvd, it was so long since I had seen it as teenager, it brought back many memories of days gone by. It makes one feel certainly older but the movie was just as wonderful as before. One never forgets Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum & Rory Calhoun, we all should watch more of these older movies it gives you a lift. Take the time and just do it!!!! You will be glad you did!!!! Thanks Amazon!!
River of No Return A great product, a great movie, a bit of nostalgia and a great time for the family. Amazon came through in short order.
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