The China Lake Murders
“Every year, Officer Donnelly goes to China Lake to unwind, do a little fishing... Kill a few people”
Synopsis
A small town sheriff has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree.
Top Cast
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Tom Skerritt
Sheriff Sam Brodie
Nancy Everhard
Cindy
Michael Parks
Officer Donnelly
Lauren Tewes
Kitty
Bill McKinney
Capt. Finney N.H.P.
Lonny Chapman
J.C. Quinn
David L. Crowley
Tom Dahlgren
Lewis Harrelson
Jack Kehler
Germ
Danny Hassel
Highway Patrol Officer
Hans Howes
Asst. Watch Commander
Doug Mears
Bobby
Lara Parker
Helene Harrelson
Dennis Rucker
Police Sergeant
Gary McGurk
Wyler
Mary Maldonado
Enid
Roger Rook
Handcuffed Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Metzger
- Screenplay & Story
- Nevin Schreiner
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- The China Lake Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Metzger
Nevin Schreiner
Dana Kaproff
Geoffrey Schaaf
Sidney Wolinsky
William Beaudine Jr., James G. Hirsch, Robert Papazian
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Schaaf
Director of Photography
Sidney Wolinsky
Editor
Nevin Schreiner
Writer
William Beaudine Jr.
Producer
Faye Sloan
Costume Design
Alan Metzger
Director
Andy Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The China Lake Murders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The China Lake Murders about?
A small town sheriff has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree.
Who directed The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders was directed by Alan Metzger.
Who stars in The China Lake Murders?
The principal cast of The China Lake Murders includes Tom Skerritt, Nancy Everhard, Michael Parks, Lauren Tewes, Bill McKinney.
When was The China Lake Murders released and how long is it?
The China Lake Murders was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The China Lake Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The China Lake Murders was composed by Dana Kaproff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).