Bend of the River [DVD] [Standard]

The stunning landscapes of the French countryside evoke the timeless emotion of Beethoven's famed Pastoral, Symphony No. 6. This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey takes US to the breathtaking French regions of Burgundy.

Gripping Gold Rush saga stars Marilyn Monroe as Kay Weston, a saloon singer who's been caring for the young son of a recently released convict (Robert Mitchum). With Kay's fiancé, a crooked gambler (Rory Calhoun), in tow, the group sets out to strike it rich... but greed and misplaced loyalties threaten to come between them. Spectacular rafting action sequences highlight director Otto Preminger's thrilling western-inspired by Italy's InchBicycle ThievesInch-co-starring Tommy Rettig, Murvyn Vye. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Region Free

Glyn McLyntock (James Stewart) is a reformed outlaw who now works as a wagon scout helping a group of settlers reach Oregon Territory. He finds he has his hands full dealing with attacking Shoshone Indians, dwindling rations, a gold rush that's driving supply prices up, and a former friend (Arthur Kennedy) who's become a treacherous rival. Julie Adams, Harry Morgan, Lori Nelson, and Rock Hudson also star in this exciting frontier action tale. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack English DTS Lossless stereo; Subtitles English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.