Black River (2001)
Black River is a 2001 science fiction movie directed by Jeff Bleckner, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Jay Mohr, Lisa Edelstein and Ann Cusack.
Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in picturesque Black River in Northern California, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. In small, idyllic Black River, nearly everyone is happy, contented, and welcoming of strangers. But despite the beautiful setting, Bo begins to feel unsettled after several disturbing incidents. He discovers that all of his money has been transferred to a bank account in Black River, and a house has been purchased for him by someone on "his" instructions.
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What is Black River about?
Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in picturesque Black River in Northern California, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. In small, idyllic Black River, nearly everyone is happy, contented, and welcoming of strangers. But despite the beautiful setting, Bo begins to feel unsettled after several disturbing incidents. He discovers that all of his money has been transferred to a bank account in Black River, and a house has been purchased for him by someone on "his" instructions.
When was Black River released?
Black River was released on 6 July 2001.
How long is Black River?
Black River runs 1h 26m.
Who made Black River?
Black River was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Cast
- Jay Mohr as Boyd 'Bo' Aikens
- Lisa Edelstein as Laura Crosby
- Ann Cusack as Mandy Pruell
- Ron Canada as Chief Salks
- Bill Dow as Thomas Pinkwater
- Scott Hylands as Richard Crunch
- Dion Luther as Charts
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Mayor Tom Thompson
- Patricia Drake as Nancy Larshak
- Ty Olsson as Frank Yarley
- Robert Moloney as Sculptor
- Betty Linde as Elderly Woman