The People (1972)

Drama Science Fiction TV Movie

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.

Updated May 30 2020

Releases:

US -

1972-01-22

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FACTS

Runtime: 74 mins Rating: 4.8

Cast

William Shatner

Dr. Curtis

Dan O'Herlihy

Sol Diemus

Kim Darby

Melodye Amerson

Laurie Walters

Karen Diemus

Diane Varsi

Valancy Carmody

Johanna Baer

Bethie

Chris Valentine

Clement Francher

Stephanie Valentine

Talitha