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THRILLER . 1990 . 1h 37m . 5.2/10

The China Lake Murders_

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

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

Starring Tom Skerritt, Nancy Everhard, Michael Parks
5.2/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1990
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Every year, Officer Donnelly goes to China Lake to unwind, do a little fishing... Kill a few people

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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Cast
Tom Skerritt stars as Sheriff Sam Brodie in The China Lake Murders.
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Year context
The China Lake Murders was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
A small town sheriff has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree.
The China Lake Murders is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

CAST (18)

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
TD
Tom Dahlgren
Lewis Harrelson
Jack Kehler
Jack Kehler
Germ
Danny Hassel
Danny Hassel
Highway Patrol Officer
HH
Hans Howes
Asst. Watch Commander
DM
Doug Mears
Bobby
Lara Parker
Lara Parker
Helene Harrelson
Dennis Rucker
Dennis Rucker
Police Sergeant
GM
Gary McGurk
Wyler
MM
Mary Maldonado
Enid
RR
Roger Rook
Handcuffed Man

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (9 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The China Lake Murders about?
A small town sheriff has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree.
How long is The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The China Lake Murders?
The cast of The China Lake Murders includes Tom Skerritt, Nancy Everhard, Michael Parks, Lauren Tewes, Bill McKinney.
What is the rating of The China Lake Murders?
The China Lake Murders has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Thriller Mystery Crime TV Movie
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