The Mississippi (1982–1984)

Name: The Mississippi
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-06-14
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ralph Waite, Linda Miller, Stan Shaw, Patrick Harrison

TV Series | 60 min | Drama

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Famed urban attorney Ben Walker leaves the fast paced world to buy a Mississippi tug boat and practice law from there. Cruising the river with help from Stella and Lafe, he finds difficult cases wherever he docks.

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Ralph Waite

Ben Walker

(23 episodes, 1983-1984)
Linda Miller

Stella McMullen

(23 episodes, 1983-1984)
Stan Shaw

Lafayette 'Lafe' Tate

(23 episodes, 1983-1984)

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Another 2 nominations.

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Shot on location in Kimmswick, Missouri. Founded in 1859, Kimmswick its a small historical district of 100 residents and quaint gift and craft shops. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, 25 miles south of St. Louis. A new refurbished paddle wheel river boat is scheduled for tourist excursions, starting in the summer of 2017.

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Genres

Drama

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Release Date:

14 June 1982

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

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