The River King

The River King (2005) is a drama, mystery film directed by Nick Willing rated 5.8/10.

Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river. Fearing scandal, the school insists it was suicide. But after discovering from the boy's girlfriend, Carlin, that he was being badly bullied, Abel suspects that a dangerous schoolboy initiation has gone horribly wrong and he secretly solicits the help of a sympathetic teacher, Betsy. He is warned off the investigation by his boss, as the school is a generous benefactor to the Police benevolent fund. Abel, however, cannot let the case go, not only because his own brother committed suicide years before, but also it seems that the spirit of the dead boy is leaving them clues as to what really happened that night.

Cast

Edward Burns

Abel Grey

Jennifer Ehle

Betsy Chase

John Kapelos

Joey Tosh

Rachelle Lefevre

Carlin Leander

Bruce Murphy

Joey's Son

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Eric Herman

Jonathan Malen

Nathaniel Gibb

Karl Pruner

Walter Pierce

David Gibson McLean

Young Abel

Jamie Thomas King

Harry McKenna

Thomas Gibson

August 'Gus' Pierce

Ross Petty

The Dean