Movie

Life on the Mississippi

★ 9.0(1)19801h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Peter H. Hunt
Release date: 1980-11-24
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Life on the Mississippi

Life on the Mississippi is a 1980 movie in the Music, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Peter H. Hunt, starring Robert Lansing, David Knell and James Keane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life on the Mississippi in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Most mid-19th-century Mississippi River boys dreamed of occupying that pinnacle of power and glamour, the pilot house of a riverboat. In a riot of local color, this film tells how, unlike many, Sam's dream comes true. A callow teenager, he talks the tough but consummate Horace Bixby into making him his apprentice on the "Paul Jones," eventually following him to the much finer "Aleck Scott." Meanwhile, he is already spinning fantastic yarns to everyone from awe-struck lads ashore, to fellow "cub pilots", to young lady passengers who catch his eye. Things temporarily take a turn for the worse when Bixby must attend a meeting and leave Sam to work under Brown, a dour tyrant with a grudge against him.

Cast

Robert Lansing

David Knell

James Keane

Donald Madden

John Pankow

Bill Holliday

Luke Reilly

Marcy Walker

Don Brady

Jack Lawrence

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life on the Mississippi in Germany?+

Life on the Mississippi is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life on the Mississippi on Netflix?+

Life on the Mississippi is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Life on the Mississippi?+

Life on the Mississippi has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Life on the Mississippi?+

Life on the Mississippi stars Robert Lansing, David Knell, James Keane, Donald Madden and John Pankow.

When did Life on the Mississippi come out?+

Life on the Mississippi is a 1980 movie directed by Peter H. Hunt.

What genre is Life on the Mississippi?+

Life on the Mississippi is Music, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Life on the Mississippi?+

Life on the Mississippi was directed by Peter H. Hunt.