The People Across the Lake
Synopsis
In an effort to get away from the city and all its crime, Chuck Yoman and his family move to a big old house in a peaceful lakeside town. The discovery of a mutilated corpse in the lake and another body in the woods, however, suggests that the Yomans would have been safer if they had stayed put...
Top Cast
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Valerie Harper
Rachel Yoman
Gerald McRaney
Chuck Yoman
Barry Corbin
Malcolm Bryce
Tammy Lauren
Lisa Yoman
Daryl Anderson
Henry Link
Jeff Kizer
John Bryce
Gary Bisig
Gregory Togel
Steven "Stevie" Yoman
Dorothy Lyman
Ruth Mortimer
Thomas Peacocke
Sheriff Boignton
Frank C. Turner
Eli
Johannah Newmarch
Debbie Mortimer
Don MacKay
Real Estate Agent
Matt Hill
Lisa's Boyfriend
Judy Herridge
Martha Bryce
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill McCutchen, Dalene Young
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- The People Across the Lake
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Bill McCutchen Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Bill McCutchen, Dalene Young
Dana Kaproff
Richard Leiterman
Bert Glatstein
Bill McCutchen, Richard L. O'Connor
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Richard L. O'Connor
Producer
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Bert Glatstein
Editor
David Fischer
Production Design
Trish Keating
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The People Across the Lake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People Across the Lake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The People Across the Lake about?
In an effort to get away from the city and all its crime, Chuck Yoman and his family move to a big old house in a peaceful lakeside town. The discovery of a mutilated corpse in the lake and another body in the woods, however, suggests that the Yomans would have been safer if they had stayed put...
Who directed The People Across the Lake?
The People Across the Lake was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Who stars in The People Across the Lake?
The principal cast of The People Across the Lake includes Valerie Harper, Gerald McRaney, Barry Corbin, Tammy Lauren, Daryl Anderson.
When was The People Across the Lake released and how long is it?
The People Across the Lake was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The People Across the Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People Across the Lake was composed by Dana Kaproff.