The White River Kid Explained

The White River Kid
Director:	Arne Glimcher
Screenplay:	David Leland
Starring:	Bob Hoskins Antonio Banderas Ellen Barkin
Music:	John Frizzell
Cinematography:	Michael Chapman
Editing:	Sam O'Steen
Studio:	Franchise Pictures St. Mortimer Productions Inc.
Distributor:	New City Releasing
Runtime:	99 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

The White River Kid^{[1] [2]} (also titled White River^[3] and The Conmen)^[4] is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Arne Glimcher and starring Bob Hoskins, Antonio Banderas and Ellen Barkin.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} It is based on the novel The Little Brothers of St. Mortimer by John Fergus Ryan.^[9]

Cast

• Bob Hoskins as Brother Edgar
• Antonio Banderas as Morales Pittman
• Ellen Barkin as Eva Nell La Fangroy
• Wes Bentley as White River Kid
• Kim Dickens as Apple Lisa
• Randy Travis as Sheriff Becker
• Swoosie Kurtz as Mummy Weed
• Beau Bridges as Daddy Weed
• Michael Massee as Ralph Pines
• Chad Lindberg as Reggie Weed

Production

The film was shot in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Mount Ida, Arkansas and Petit Jean State Park.^[10] They also filmed in Sheridan, Arkansas during timber fest

Reception

Ann Hodges of the Houston Chronicle graded the film a B−.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Daly. Steve. Wes Bentley of 'American Beauty'. 8 October 1999. Entertainment Weekly. 5 July 2020.
2. Web site: Smith. Liz. Goldman Laments State of Hollywood / Writer slams industry that thinks Sandler its biggest star. 11 October 1999. San Francisco Gate. 5 July 2020.
3. Web site: UPCOMING VIDEO RELEASES. 28 September 2001. Sun-Sentinel. 5 July 2020.
4. Book: Callens, Johan. Crossings: David Mamet's Work in Different Genres and Media. 2009. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 9781443816311. page 23
5. Web site: Mandelberger. Sandy. Five Debuts in Cannes: Another Report from the Cannes Market. 22 May 1998. IndieWire. 5 July 2020.
6. Web site: Rizzo. Frank. VAN SANT TO DIRECT GAY WESTERN. 12 July 1998. Hartford Courant. 5 July 2020.
7. Web site: Simonson. Robert. Agent Says Banderas Signed To Play Phantom in Opera Film. 18 August 1998. Playbill. 5 July 2020.
8. Web site: Knutzen. Eirik. BEAU 'BRIDGES' THE SUMMER SERIES GAP WITH NEW ABC ENTRY. 2 August 1998. The Morning Call. 5 July 2020.
9. Web site: Fritz. Ben. 'River' beckons Bridges. 20 July 1998. Variety. 5 July 2020.
10. Book: Lights! Camera! Arkansas!: From Broncho Billy to Billy Bob Thornton. McCray. Suzanne. Cochran. Robert. 2015. University of Arkansas Press. 9781610755580.
11. Web site: Hodges. Ann. Hodges: Oddball movies still manage to get laughs. 2 February 2001. Houston Chronicle. 5 July 2020.