River Beat (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1954, River Beat is a drama and crime film directed by Guy Green, running about 70 minutes. “Diamonds on her meant trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule" their swag, hidden in cigarettes, past customs, not knowing that she has befriended an Inspector for the Thames River Patrol.
Who’s in it. River Beat stars John Bentley as Det. Insp. Dan Barker, Phyllis Kirk as Judy Roberts, Leonard White as Det. Sgt. Mack McLeod and Glyn Houston as Charlie Williamson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, River Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of River Beat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River Beat (1954)?
- In GB, River Beat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River Beat worth watching?
- River Beat holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River Beat?
- River Beat stars John Bentley, Phyllis Kirk, Leonard White, Glyn Houston and Patrick Jordan.
- When was River Beat released?
- River Beat was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.