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22/01/1972 Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie 1h 14m
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Overview

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.

  1. John Korty

    Director

  2. James M. Miller

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Kim Darby

    Melodye Amerson

  2. William Shatner

    Dr. Curtis

  3. Diane Varsi

    Valancy Carmody

  4. Dan O'Herlihy

    Sol Diemus

  5. Laurie Walters

    Karen Diemus

  6. Johanna Baer

    Bethie

  7. Chris Valentine

    Clement Rancher

  8. Chris Valentine

    Clement Francher

  9. Stephanie Valentine

    Talitha

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2024-08-18
**_Little House on the Prairie with paranormal bits_**

A young woman (Kim Darby) takes an assignment as a teacher of a small community in the desolate rolling hills somewhere in the Southwest. She becomes increasingly aware of the peculiarities of the people, such as the kids dragging their feet and a hush-hush attitude. William Shatner is on hand as the doctor, also an outsider.

“The People” (1972) is based on Zenna Henderson's 'People' stories, which were first published in 1961 (specifically, the story "Pottage" from "Pilgrimage: The Book of the People"). It was produced as a pot...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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