Black River
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Synopsis
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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Jay Mohr
Boyd 'Bo' Aikens
Lisa Edelstein
Laura Crosby
Ann Cusack
Mandy Pruell
Ron Canada
Chief Salks
Bill Dow
Thomas Pinkwater
Scott Hylands
Richard Crunch
Dion Luther
Charts
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mayor Tom Thompson
Patricia Drake
Nancy Larshak
Ty Olsson
Frank Yarley
Robert Moloney
Sculptor
Betty Linde
Elderly Woman
Frank C. Turner
Farmer
Susan Bain
Frannie Fineman
Fulvio Cecere
Cop
David MacKay
Hotel Manager
Paul Batten
Peter Duncan
Benita Ha
Charts' Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taplitz
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- Black River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
Daniel Taplitz, Dean R. Koontz
J. Peter Robinson
John S. Bartley
Geoffrey Rowland
J. Boyce Harman Jr., Dean R. Koontz, Robert Lee, Kenneth Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Bleckner
Director
Daniel Taplitz
Screenplay
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Producer
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
John S. Bartley
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Rowland
Editor
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
Crystine Booth
Costume Design
Bill Ferguson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black River
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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.
Who directed Black River?
Black River was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in Black River?
The principal cast of Black River includes Jay Mohr, Lisa Edelstein, Ann Cusack, Ron Canada, Bill Dow.
When was Black River released and how long is it?
Black River was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Black River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black River was composed by J. Peter Robinson.
Is Black River based on a book or true story?
Black River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dean R. Koontz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black River?
Black River holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).