USA,
1972, 109 min
(Alternative: 105 min)
Directed by:
John BoormanScreenplay:
James DickeyCinematography:
Vilmos ZsigmondComposer:
Eric WeissbergCast:
Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox, Ed Ramey, Billy Redden, Charley Boorman, James Dickey, Bill McKinney, Hoyt Pollard, Macon McCalman (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
In the unfamiliar Appalachian backwoods, a weekend of male bonding for four inexperienced campers turns into a gut-wrenching fight for survival against the merciless forces of nature and the brutality of man. Their only escape is a terrifying canoe ride down the raging rapids of the Chattooga River. If their heartless pursuers don't kill them, the treacherous waters just might. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1973 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1973 - John Boorman (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1973 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1973 - Vilmos Zsigmond (Best Cinematography)
- 1973 - Best Editing
- 1973 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1973 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1973 - John Boorman (Best Director)
- 1973 - James Dickey (Best Screenplay)
- 1973 - Jon Voight (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1973 - Best Original Song