CS #336. River of No Return (1954) Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum.

CS #336. River of No Return (1954) Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum.

is a classic Western adventure and romance starring Marilyn Monroe and Robert Mitchum. Directed by Otto Preminger, it remains Monroe's only film in the Western genre.
Plot Overview
Setting: The 19th-century Pacific Northwest during the Gold Rush.
Characters: Matt Calder (Mitchum), a widowed farmer recently released from prison, retrieves his young son, Mark. They rescue Kay (Monroe), a saloon singer, and her gambler fiancé, Harry Weston (Rory Calhoun), after their raft nearly sinks.
Conflict: Harry betrays Matt, stealing his horse and rifle to reach a gold claim, leaving the others defenseless against an Indian attack. The trio is forced to flee down a treacherous river on the original raft.
Resolution: During the perilous journey, Matt and Kay transition from mutual suspicion to a romantic bond as they fight to survive the rapids and seek redemption.