China Lake (1989)
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.
Director: Dieter Weihl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Joe Toppe - Scooter Wodzinski
- Richard Edson - Connie Veesk
- 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
Production: Cairo Cinemafilms
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Dieter Weihl
More Films in Genre: Drama
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, Red Cahoon, L.A. Davis.
- How long is China Lake?
- China Lake has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is China Lake?
- China Lake is a Drama film.
- Where was China Lake produced?
- China Lake was produced in United States of America.