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Lakeview Terrace is a 2008 American crime thriller film directed by Neil LaBute, written by David Loughery and Howard Korder, co-produced by James Lassiter and Will Smith, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington.
- September 19, 2008
Sep 19, 2008 · A racist cop harasses an interracial couple who moved into his neighborhood in this 2008 movie directed by Neil LaBute. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
- (55K)
- Neil LaBute
- PG-13
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
A cop harasses a new interracial couple in their neighborhood, leading to a tense and violent confrontation. Critics and audiences are divided on the film's quality, with some praising Jackson's performance and others criticizing the plot and ending.
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- Neil Labute
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Find out who starred in the 2008 drama film Lakeview Terrace, directed by Neil LaBute and written by David Loughery and Howard Korder. See the full list of actors, actresses, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
Synopsis. In California, Abel Turner ( Samuel L. Jackson) rises from his bed. A news report can be heard giving info about a huge wildfire burning somewhere in the state. Abel picks up a picture of himself and his black wife that's face down on a night table, looks at it, and leaves the room.
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Sep 18, 2008 · A film about a black cop who makes life hell for an interracial couple who move in next door. The reviewer praises the film for its challenging and provocative themes, such as racism, decency, and masculinity, and criticizes it for its use of the word "nigger". The film is based on a true story and has a PG-13 rating.
Dec 12, 2023 · The film 'Lakeview Terrace' is a thought-provoking action thriller based on the true story of Irsie Henry, an LAPD officer who harassed his interracial neighbors for years. The film explores the politics of race and the complexities of each character, such as Abel Turner, a single father who targets his new neighbors.
