James Dickey publishes the novel 'Deliverance,' which later serves as the basis for the film.
The film adaptation of James Dickey's novel 'Deliverance' is released, directed by John Boorman.
Principal photography for 'Deliverance' takes place, primarily in Georgia, capturing the natural locations used in the movie.
Ed Gentry and his friends plan a canoe trip down the Cahulawassee River to enjoy nature before the river is dammed.
The four friends—Ed, Lewis, Bobby, and Drew—arrive at the river to begin their canoe expedition.
The group starts paddling down the river, enjoying the wilderness, fishing, and bonding.
Two mountain men threaten Bobby and Drew with violence; Bobby is assaulted after Ed and Lewis fail to help adequately.
The group deals with the trauma of Bobby's assault; tensions rise as the reality of their situation sets in.
The friends carry their canoes around the river dam to continue their journey upstream.
Ed and Lewis are ambushed and Lewis kills one of the attackers in self-defense, escalating the danger.
The men struggle with the moral and practical consequences of killing a man as they dispose of the body in the river.
The group attempts to return to civilization but faces numerous obstacles and increasing desperation.
Their companion Drew is killed in a confrontation; the group is left with only three survivors.
Ed is wounded but the survivors manage to make it back to a road and finally get help.
