The End of the River
| The End of the River | |
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| Directed by | Derek Twist |
| Written by | Wolfgang Wilhelm |
| Based on | novel Death of a Common Man by Desmond Holdridge |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Christopher G. Challis |
| Edited by | Brereton Porter |
| Music by | Lambert Williamson |
| Distributed by | General Film Distributors |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £217,400 |
| Box office | £139,400 |
The End of the River is a 1947 British drama film made in Belém, Brazil about a Brazilian Indian boy who leaves the jungle for the city, where he is accused of murder. It was directed by Derek Twist and written by Wolfgang Wilhelm, based on a novel by Desmond Holdridge. The film stars Sabu and Bibi Ferreira.
The film was produced by Powell & Pressburger, the famous filmmaking duo known as "The Archers". It was filmed mainly on location, along the upper sections of the Amazon River.