The China Lake Murders (1990): Cast
The China Lake Murders is a 1990 crime thriller directed by Alan Metzger, starring Michael Parks as Officer Donnelly, Tom Skerritt and Bill McKinney. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Alan Metzger
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The China Lake Murders About?
The premise of The China Lake Murders without spoilers.
Each year Officer Donnelly retreats to the remote China Lake area to relax, fish, and indulge his darker impulses, leaving a trail of bodies. When a string of murders draws the attention of the local sheriff, suspicion quickly falls on the seemingly untouchable cop, revealing a chilling killing spree.
The China Lake Murders Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- small town
- based on short film
- arizona
- arizona desert
- murder
- police officer taken hostage
- police shootout
- impersonating a police officer
- police officer shot
- police officer killed
- police officer
- police
The China Lake Murders Cast & Characters
Michael Parks leads the cast as Officer Donnelly, with Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Sam Brodie and Bill McKinney as Capt. Finney N.H.P.. Directed by Alan Metzger; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Metzger
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Michael Parks as Officer Donnelly -
Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Sam Brodie -
Bill McKinney as Capt. Finney N.H.P. -
J.C. Quinn
Also Starring in The China Lake Murders
· 8 more- Lonny Chapman
- Jack Kehler Germ
- Tom Dahlgren Lewis Harrelson
- Lauren Tewes Kitty
- Nancy Everhard Cindy
- Danny Hassel Highway Patrol Officer
- Hans Howes Asst. Watch Commander
- David L. Crowley
More from Alan Metzger
More films directed by Alan Metzger: Snap Decision, My Husband’s Double Life, If You Believe and Michael Jordan: An American Hero.
Cars in The China Lake Murders
19 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson FXRP Police Special and the 1981 Dodge Diplomat.
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Harley-Davidson FXRP Police Special Main role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1977 Jeep CJ-7 Important role -
1978 Plymouth Volaré Important role
The China Lake Murders Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Killing Cop” and “Killing Cop - The China Lake Murders”.
- Also known as
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- Killing Cop
- Killing Cop - The China Lake Murders
- Krimi a Sárga tónál
- Sale journée pour un flic
- Una vacanza a rischio
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Movies Like The China Lake Murders
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including China Lake, China Moon and Murder C.O.D..
The China Lake Murders FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The China Lake Murders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The China Lake Murders released?
The China Lake Murders was released on January 31, 1990.
Who directed The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders was directed by Alan Metzger.
More films by Alan Metzger Who is in the cast of The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders stars Michael Parks as Officer Donnelly, Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Sam Brodie and Bill McKinney as Capt. Finney N.H.P., among 12 credited actors.
Does The China Lake Murders have a post-credit scene?
No. The China Lake Murders has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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