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China Lake (1983)

NR · 1983-04-06 · 34m · EN
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China Lake tells the story of motorcycle cop Donnelly, a man who spends his vacation time driving around on his Harley in the desert highways still dressed in his uniform. Clearly halfway through this short we learn that Donnelly is deeply disturbed and psychopathic after coming across a few people that have upset him in his twisted ideal of what is right and wrong.

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Robert HarmonDirector

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Charles NapierCharles NapierDonnellyWilliam SandersonWilliam SandersonLittle GermMickey JonesMickey JonesBig GuyGilmer McCormickGilmer McCormickHelene

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Genre affinityThriller · HorrorPacingShortDirector preference147705Actor preference54295 · 92835 · 102153Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about China Lake

What is China Lake about?

China Lake tells the story of motorcycle cop Donnelly, a man who spends his vacation time driving around on his Harley in the desert highways still dressed in his uniform. Clearly halfway through this short we learn that Donnelly is deeply disturbed and psychopathic after coming across a few people that have upset him in his twisted ideal of what is right and wrong.

How long is China Lake?

China Lake has a runtime of 34 minutes.