Black River (2001)
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Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens (Jay Mohr) 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 MohrBoyd 'Bo' Aikens
Lisa EdelsteinLaura Crosby
Ann CusackMandy Pruell
Stephen TobolowskyMayor Tom Thompson
Frank C. TurnerFarmer
Benita HaCharts' AssistantLinsea O'SheaPretty Bar Patron
Jenn GriffinBartender
Jenny MitchellHeatherDiana StevanMayor's SecretaryKatharine TobinWaitress
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What is Black River about?
Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens (Jay Mohr) 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.
How long is Black River?
Black River has a runtime of 86 minutes.