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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. It is an adaptation of the 1983 short film "China Lake" by Robert Harmon. 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 * Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Sam Brodie * Michael Parks as Officer Jack Donnelly * Lauren Tewes as Kitty * Nancy Everhard as Cindy * Doug Mears as Deputy Bobby * Gary McGurk as Wyler * Bill McKinney as Captain Finney * Hans Howes as Assistant Watch Commander * Tom Dahlgren as Lewis Harrelson * Lara Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Metzger
Alan Metzger is an American film director, cinematographer and Television producer, producer. He directed numerous television films between 1987 and 2001. He is best known for director the series ''The Equalizer'', starring Edward Woodward, as well as several movies, including ''Kojak the Price of Justice'', ''For My Daughter's Honor'', and ''If You Believe''. In 2008 Metzger, along with Mark Dunetz and Edgar Rodriguez founded The Academy for Careers in Television and Film (ACTvF) a NYC Department of Education district high school specializing in teaching film crew skills along with a full college prep program. The school, with 577 students in grades 9-12, has been cited as one of the top high schools in New York City and most recently, in 2021 graduated 100% of its senior class. References External links * American cinematographers American film directors American television directors American television producers Living people Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |