The People
Synopsis
A young woman is assigned to teach school in a secluded valley whose inhabitants appear stern, secretive and anti-pleasure. Following two children who disappear to play in the woods, she finds that this is actually a community of extraterrestrials with mild paranormal powers who are attempting to repress and deny their heritage for fear of arousing prejudice and hatred in their human neighbors. Based on a series of novels by the late Zenna Henderson.
Top Cast
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Kim Darby
Melodye Amerson
William Shatner
Dr. Curtis
Diane Varsi
Valancy Carmody
Dan O'Herlihy
Sol Diemus
Laurie Walters
Karen Diemus
Johanna Baer
Bethie
Chris Valentine
Clement Rancher
Chris Valentine
Clement Francher
Stephanie Valentine
Talitha
Jack Dahlgren
Kiah
Andrew Crichton
Thann
David Petch
Matt
Dorothy Drady
Dita
Mary Rose McMaster
Marras
Anne Walters
Obla
Tony Dario
Bram
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- Zenna Henderson, James M. Miller
- Original Score
- Carmine Coppola
- Original Title
- The People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope, Metromedia Producers Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
Zenna Henderson, James M. Miller
Carmine Coppola
Edward Rosson
Patrick Kennedy
Charles W. Fries, Gerald I. Isenberg, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
John Korty
Director
James M. Miller
Writer
Edward Rosson
Director of Photography
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Gerald I. Isenberg
Producer
Carmine Coppola
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People
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What is The People about?
A young woman is assigned to teach school in a secluded valley whose inhabitants appear stern, secretive and anti-pleasure. Following two children who disappear to play in the woods, she finds that this is actually a community of extraterrestrials with mild paranormal powers who are attempting to repress and deny their heritage for fear of arousing prejudice and hatred in their human neighbors. Based on a series of novels by the late Zenna Henderson.
Who directed The People?
The People was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in The People?
The principal cast of The People includes Kim Darby, William Shatner, Diane Varsi, Dan O'Herlihy, Laurie Walters.
When was The People released and how long is it?
The People was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People was composed by Carmine Coppola.
Is The People based on a book or true story?
The People is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zenna Henderson".