Coming Attractions
February, 1984
Idol Gossip: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek and Scott (The Right Stuff) Glenn have been set to star in Universal's The River, a sort of contemporary Grapes of Wrath about a corn-belt farm family's struggle for survival against economic obstacles and the elements. Word has it that several well-known actors (including Harrison Ford) wanted the Gibson role, but the Aussie actor was chosen by director Mark Rydell after demonstrating his ability to speak with an American accent (not surprising, since Gibso...
