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China Lake (1989)

Movie ★ 7.0 94 min

Drama

Edmond, a compulsive TV-watcher, and his apathetic son Scooter live in a caravan in the Nevada desert. One of the highlights of Edmond's life is when he acquires a new zapper for his satellite TV set. Eighteen-year-old Scooter's one and only leisure pastime consists of occasional visits to a bar where nothing ever happens. One day they are visited by fat Aunt Edna and Scooter's teenage sister Laura. Edna prevails on Edmond to pull himself together. And Scooter and Laura get to know each other and decide to head off to Las Vegas together, where a faintly incestuous tension develops between them.

Dieter Weihl Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1989
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt0099258
Studio
Cairo Cinemafilms

Cast

Joe Toppe Scooter Wodzinski Richard Edson Richard Edson Connie Veesk Derin Basden Derin Basden Cruiser Bob Bumgarner Clyde Red Cahoon Bus Driver L.A. Davis Edmont Wodzinski Veltha E. Race Angie Sandi Stutz Aunt Edna Amelia Richer-Hart Laura Wodzinski

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Frequently asked questions

What is China Lake about?
Edmond, a compulsive TV-watcher, and his apathetic son Scooter live in a caravan in the Nevada desert. One of the highlights of Edmond's life is when he acquires a new zapper for his satellite TV set. Eighteen-year-old Scooter's one and only leisure pastime consists of occasional visits to a bar where nothing ever happens. One day they are visited by fat Aunt Edna and Scooter's teenage sister Laura. Edna prevails on Edmond to pull himself together. And Scooter and Laura get to know each other and decide to head off to Las Vegas together, where a faintly incestuous tension develops between them.
Who directed China Lake?
China Lake was directed by Dieter Weihl.
Who stars in China Lake?
China Lake stars Joe Toppe, Richard Edson, Derin Basden, Bob Bumgarner.
When was China Lake released?
China Lake is a 1989 drama film.
Where can I watch China Lake?
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