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.

This article is about a 1990 television film. For the 1960 novel, see The Chinese Lake Murders. For other uses, see China Lake (disambiguation).
The China Lake Murders
GenreMystery
Thriller
Written byN.D. Schreiner
Directed byAlan Metzger
StarringIsaac Allan
Tom Skerritt
Michael Parks
Music byDana Kaproff
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJames G. Hirsch
Robert A. Papazian
ProducersWilliam Beaudine Jr.
Beth Tate (co-producer)
CinematographyGeoffrey Schaaf
EditorSidney Wolinsky
Running time97 min
Production companiesMCA Television Entertainment
Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment International
DistributorFox Broadcasting Company
Release
Picture formatColor
Audio formatMono
Original release
  • January 31, 1990 (1990-01-31)

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
  1. 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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