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Suspicious River

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
835
YOUR RATING
Molly Parker and Callum Keith Rennie in Suspicious River (2000)
  • Drama
A young married woman (Parker) sells her body, not just for money, to guests at the motel where she works as a receptionist.A young married woman (Parker) sells her body, not just for money, to guests at the motel where she works as a receptionist.A young married woman (Parker) sells her body, not just for money, to guests at the motel where she works as a receptionist.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
835
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lynne Stopkewich
  • Writers
    • Laura Kasischke(novel)
    • Lynne Stopkewich
  • Stars
    • Molly Parker
    • Callum Keith Rennie
    • Katie Keating
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lynne Stopkewich
  • Writers
    • Laura Kasischke(novel)
    • Lynne Stopkewich
  • Stars
    • Molly Parker
    • Callum Keith Rennie
    • Katie Keating
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

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    Suspicious River (2000)
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    Molly Parker in Suspicious River (2000)

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    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Leila Murrayas Leila Murray
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Gary Jensenas Gary Jensen
    Katie Keating
    Katie Keating
    • Young Girlas Young Girl
    • (as Mary Kate Welsh)
    Joel Bissonnette
    Joel Bissonnette
    • Rick Schmidtas Rick Schmidt
    Deanna Milligan
    Deanna Milligan
    • Millieas Millie
    Sarah-Jane Redmond
    Sarah-Jane Redmond
    • Bonnieas Bonnie
    • (as Sarah Jane Redmond)
    Norman Armour
    Norman Armour
    • Jackas Jack
    Byron Lucas
    Byron Lucas
    • Uncle Andyas Uncle Andy
    Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks
    • Ball Cap Manas Ball Cap Man
    Paul Jarrett
    Paul Jarrett
    • Robas Rob
    Don S. Davis
    Don S. Davis
    • Golf Shirt Manas Golf Shirt Man
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Suitcase Manas Suitcase Man
    Bruno Verdoni
    Bruno Verdoni
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Ingrid Tesch
    Ingrid Tesch
    • Gary's Wifeas Gary's Wife
    John R. Taylor
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Gillian Barber
    Gillian Barber
    • Mrs. Schmidtas Mrs. Schmidt
    Bill Dow
    Bill Dow
    • Mr. Schmidtas Mr. Schmidt
    Jenn Griffin
    Jenn Griffin
    • Ponyas Pony
    • Director
      • Lynne Stopkewich
    • Writers
      • Laura Kasischke(novel)
      • Lynne Stopkewich
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    • Trivia
      Lynne Stopkewich said that Gary, as written on paper, was more one-dimensional, but Callum Keith Rennie was determined to make him more real, so he added genuine feelings of confusion/remorse to Gary's apology.
    • Soundtracks
      Beautifully Boring
      Written by Michael Chase & Bill Marchant

      Performed by The Michael Chase Band

      From the album "Odlum" (SOCAN)

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    Edgy, Deep Film
    I read quite a few reviews here before I opted to buy Suspicious River. I had heard quite a bit about it while it was filming, but then was a bit put off on actually buying it. I finally did and am glad I did.

    I've become a fan of Canadian film the last few years and find that many of them could be considered 'disturbing' by some. I didn't find Suspicious River all that disturbing, but an interesting view of a young woman fighting her demons. Certainly this film was no more disturbing than, say, Crash or The Sweet Hereafter.

    I thought the film was extremely well done. Both Parker and Rennie did justice to their roles. I never considered Parker's lack of emotion to be a flaw, but an integral part of her character.

    Probably a bit too edgy for mainstream audiences, with its long silences and scenery shots, but for me, it all enhanced the mood of the film.

    I've found I really enjoy the smaller scale, more character driven films by Canadian filmmakers. It's also fun, since the pool of Canadian actors is much smaller than in the US and therefore, you get to see actors playing a multitude, very different parts.

    I enjoyed the film very much.
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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2001 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Подозрительная река
    • Filming locations
      • North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Okulitch-Pederson Company
      • Suspicious Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,350
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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