The China Lake Murders
The China Lake Murders is a 1990 television film starring Tom Skerritt. It is about a small desert town that experiences a series of murders. The film was rated PG-13 and first aired on the USA Network and for many years held the record for the highest rated basic cable film.[1] It is an adaptation of the 1983 short film "China Lake" by Robert Harmon.
| The China Lake Murders | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| Written by | N.D. Schreiner |
| Directed by | Alan Metzger |
| Starring | Isaac Allan Tom Skerritt Michael Parks |
| Music by | Dana Kaproff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | James G. Hirsch Robert A. Papazian |
| Producer(s) | William Beaudine Jr. Beth Tate (co-producer) |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Schaaf |
| Editor(s) | Sidney Wolinsky |
| Running time | 97 min |
| Production company(s) | MCA Television Entertainment Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment International |
| Distributor | Fox Broadcasting Company |
| Release | |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
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Synopsis
The sheriff of China Lake is confronted with a series of grisly murders that have shocked the small desert town. During the investigation, he befriends a vacationing highway patrolman who is eager to join in the investigation. As facts about the killings surface, the sheriff is forced to put his new friendship to the test.
Cast
The film stars Michael Parks, Lauren Tewes, and Nancy Everhard.
References
- The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1248. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
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