The movie Riverbend, released in 1989, is an action drama showcasing the story of a black major and his men who hide in a small town from a rigged court martial. The movie, directed by Sam Firstenberg and starring Steve James, Margaret Avery, and Tony Frank, highlights the struggle against racial injustice. This article provides insights into the filming locations, dates, and some behind-the-scene facts about Riverbend.
Where it Filmed?
Riverbend was shot in various locations in Texas, USA. It was filmed in Maypearl, Venus, and Waxahachie. The film crew started shooting on April 4, 1988, and finished in May of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve James | Maj. Samuel Quentin |
| Margaret Avery | Bell Coleman |
| Tony Frank | Sheriff Jake |
| Julius Tennon | Sgt. Tony Marx |
| Alex Morris | Lt. Butch Turner |
| Vennessa Tate | Pauline |
| T.J. Kennedy | Monroe |
| Linwood Walker | Fatman |
| Norman Colvin | Hugo |
| Keith Kirk | Mike |
| John Norman | Marcus Coleman |
| Jim Ponds | Jackson |
| Doug Sivad | Hammon |
| Tyrees Allen | Gus |
| Derrell Craddock | Jones |
| Patrick Floch | Nelson |
| John Evans | Parker |
| Robert Knott | Baxton |
| Michael Ballard | Stone |
| Al Evans | Mayor |
| Troy Dale | Cook |
| Charles Beecham | Mr. Jones |
| Willie Minor | Jacob |
| Jack Curry | Mr. Henry |
| Frank Bates | Tyrone |
| Bruce Hennie | Reporter #1 |
| Artist Thornton | Civil Rights Leader |
| Bill McGhee | Reverend Benson |
| Michael Stewart | 1st Military Police |
| Michael McHugh | 2nd Military Police |
| Robert Carter | Willie |
| Taylor Boyd | Chief of State Police |
| Cooper Bates | Tyrone |
| Diggs Brown | Police Officer |
| Mike Shanks | (creditOnly) |
| Dean Denton | Soldier #1 in Military Vehicle (uncredited) |
| Keith V. Otto | Angry Teenager in Church (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in 1989 under the direction of Sam Firstenberg.
- Steve James portrayed the character Major Samuel Quentin in the movie.
- The shooting of the movie took place in Maypearl, Venus, and Waxahachie, Texas, USA.
- The filming dates were from Apr 4, 1988 to May 1988.
- The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
- Apart from the action and drama in the movie, there was a deeper storyline revolving around racial disparities and the fight for human rights.
- Samuel Vance was the writer behind the screenplay of Riverbend.
- Riverbend was distributed by Intercontinental Releasing Corporation (IRC) and JGM Enterprises.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Maypearl, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.3114105
- Longitude: -97.0149292
- Place ID: ChIJkXd_TH75ToYRXWxoh8Ztwhk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Maypearl, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Venus, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.4334742
- Longitude: -97.10250769999999
- Place ID: ChIJUXhCs7JYToYRG9DIY65DDT4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Venus, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Waxahachie, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.3865312
- Longitude: -96.8483311
- Place ID: ChIJJesjlfzmToYRdRECFfu354Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waxahachie, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
