The People (1972)

TV Movie  -  74 min  -  Drama | Sci-Fi
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Director:

John Korty

Writers:

Zenna Henderson (books), James M. Miller
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Complete credited cast:
Kim Darby ...
Melodye Amerson
William Shatner ...
Dr. Curtis
Diane Varsi Diane Varsi ...
Valancy Carmody
Dan O'Herlihy Dan O'Herlihy ...
Sol Diemus
Laurie Walters Laurie Walters ...
Karen Diemus
Johanna Baer Johanna Baer ...
Bethie
Chris Valentine Chris Valentine ...
Clement Francher
Stephanie Valentine Stephanie Valentine ...
Talitha
Jack Dahlgren Jack Dahlgren ...
Kiah
Andrew Crichton Andrew Crichton ...
Thann
David Petch David Petch ...
Matt
Dorothy Drady Dorothy Drady ...
Dita
Mary Rose McMaster Mary Rose McMaster ...
Maras
Anne Walters Anne Walters ...
Obla
Tony Dario Tony Dario ...
Bram
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A young woman is assigned to teach school in a secluded valley whose inhabitants appear stern, secretive and anti-pleasure. Following two children who disappear to play in the woods, she finds that this is actually a community of extraterrestrials with mild paranormal powers who are attempting to repress and deny their heritage for fear of arousing prejudice and hatred in their human neighbors. Based on a series of novels by the late Zenna Henderson. Written by Molly Malloy <mailcall@ansel.intersource.com>  

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Aquele Povo See more »

Filming Locations:

Nicasio, California, USA See more »

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Mono

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Color

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1.33 : 1
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