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Explorers is a 1985 American science fantasy film written by Eric Luke and directed by Joe Dante. The film stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix , both in their film debuts, and Jason Presson as young teenage boys who build a spacecraft to explore outer space.
River Jude Phoenix (né Bottom; August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor. Phoenix was known as a teen actor before taking on leading roles in critically acclaimed films. He received numerous accolades, including the Volpi Cup and the Independent Spirit Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award .
The following year, he was selected to play Darren Woods in Joe Dante's big budget movie, Explorers, with Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix. This movie was not a blockbuster, but earned nominations to the three protagonists at the Young Artist Award in the category for 'Best Young Actor'. The winner was his co-star and friend River Phoenix.
River Phoenix died on Oct. 31, 1993, and he's now been gone for longer than the 23 years that he lived. And yet, 29 years after he fatally overdosed on a combination of cocaine and heroin, the ...
This article originally appeared in the January 1994 issue of SPIN. On the 30th anniversary of his death, we’re republishing this article in his memory. “It’s really designed, I think, to ...
River Phoenix died of a drug overdose at age 23 on Oct. 31, 1993 in Los Angeles River Phoenix's Sister Rain Marks His 54th Birthday, More Than 30 Years After “Stand by Me” Actor's Death Skip ...
Explorers: Paramount Pictures: Joe Dante (director); Eric Luke (screenplay); Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite, Dana Ivey, Taliesin Jaffe, James Cromwell, Robert Picardo, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Dick Miller, Meshach Taylor, Mary Kay Place, Brooke Bundy, Leslie Rickert 14 The Coca-Cola Kid: Roadshow Film ...
River, whose younger brother is Joaquin Phoenix, died on 31 October 1993 at the age of 23 due to a drug overdose. His birthday fell on Wednesday 23 August. His birthday fell on Wednesday 23 August.