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The China Lake Murders

The China Lake Murders

Every year, Officer Donnelly goes to China Lake to unwind, do a little fishing... Kill a few people

19905.21h 37mPG-13

Overview

A small town sheriff has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree.

Directed by Alan Metzger
Written by Nevin Schreiner
Produced by William Beaudine Jr.
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Top Cast

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Sheriff Sam Brodie

Nancy Everhard

Nancy Everhard

Cindy

Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Officer Donnelly

Lauren Tewes

Lauren Tewes

Kitty

Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

Capt. Finney N.H.P.

Lonny Chapman

Lonny Chapman

J.C. Quinn

J.C. Quinn

David L. Crowley

David L. Crowley

T

Tom Dahlgren

Lewis Harrelson

Jack Kehler

Jack Kehler

Germ

About The China Lake Murders

The China Lake Murders is a thriller, mystery, crime, tv movie film released in 1990. Directed by Alan Metzger, it stars Tom Skerritt, Nancy Everhard, Michael Parks. A small town sheriff has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree.

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