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Lakeview Terrace (2008)
A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
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A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Drama, Crime, Thriller
Written By:David Loughery, Howard Korder
In Theaters:9/19/2008
Box Office:$27,640,028
Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Screen Gems, Overbrook Entertainment
Cast
Neil LaBute
Director
Samuel L. Jackson
Abel Turner
Patrick Wilson
Chris Mattson
Kerry Washington
Lisa Mattson
Ron Glass
Harold Perreau
Justin Chambers
Donnie Eaton
Jay Hernandez
Javier Villareal
Regine Nehy
Celia Turner
Jaishon Fisher
Marcus Turner
Robert Pine
Captain Wentworth
Keith Loneker
Clarence Darlington
Caleeb Pinkett
Damon Richards
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