Blue Ridge (2020 film)

Blue Ridge
Written byCaleb G. Brown
Shea Sizemore
Directed byBrent Christy
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time87 minutes
Original release
ReleaseOctober 20, 2020 (2020-10-20)

Blue Ridge is an American crime drama film, originally released in 2020. The film stars Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster and Ben Esler.

A number of scenes from the film were shot on location in Rabun County, Georgia.[1] Blue Ridge was initially released on the INSP TV network. The film then was released on streaming platform Vudu.[2]

Plot

The film stars Johnathon Schaech, who takes up the role of Sheriff Justin Wise. of a small mountain town. He moves to the town to be nearer his ex-wife Elli, played by Sarah Lancaster and his young daughter.[3] The sleepy, small-town atmosphere is quickly disrupted after a high-profile murder takes place. Personal grievances interfere with the case in the Blue Ridge Mountains.[4] Justin Wise and his deputies set out to solve the murder and keep the mountain community from falling into a long-held family feud.[2]

Cast

Television sequel

The Blue Ridge series aired its first season on Cowboy Way Channel in April 2024. The series contained a many of the same actors (such as Johnathon Schaech as Justin Wise and Sarah Lancaster. [5]

References

  1. ^ Broome, Megan (October 31, 2019). "Crime drama to be filmed in Rabun County". The Clayton Tribune.
  2. ^ a b Diamond, Robert (August 18, 2020). "Blue Ridge, Makes Debut on Streaming Service Vudu". BroadwayWorld.
  3. ^ Leydon, Joe. "Johnathon Schaech stars as the sheriff of a small mountain community torn apart by a murder". Cowboys & Indians.
  4. ^ "Review: Blue Ridge". Film Carnage. November 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 21, 2024). "2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming". Deadline Hollywood.