An interracial couple—Caucasian husband Chris Mattson (Patrick Wilson) and African-American wife Lisa (Kerry Washington)—move next door to Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson), a black man whose wife was killed while having an affair with her white boss and who is adamantly against interracial marriages and will stop at nothing to either force the young couple to move out or to break up their marriage. Being a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Abel presents a grave challenge to the young couple.
Lakeview Terrace is based on a script by screenwriters David Loughery and Howard Korder. The plot was supposedly based on the real life story of John and Mellaine Hamilton, an interracial couple in Altadena, California who were harassed and intimidated by African-American LAPD officer Irsie Henry in 2002. Henry was eventually charged with assault and fired by the LAPD for his actions.
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- How long is Lakeview Terrace?1 hour and 50 minutes
- When was Lakeview Terrace released?September 19, 2008
- What is the IMDb rating of Lakeview Terrace?6.2 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Lakeview Terrace?Abel Turner, Chris Mattson, Lisa Mattson, Harold Perreau, Donnie Eaton, Javier Villareal, Celia Turner, Marcus Turner, Captain Wentworth, Clarence Darlington, and others
- What is the plot of Lakeview Terrace?A troubled and racist African-American L.A.P.D. Officer will stop at nothing to force out a friendly interracial couple who just moved in next door to him.
- What was the budget for Lakeview Terrace?$20 million
- How much did Lakeview Terrace earn at the worldwide box office?$44.7 million
- How much did Lakeview Terrace earn at the US box office?$39.3 million
- What is Lakeview Terrace rated?PG-13
- What genre is Lakeview Terrace?Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, and Thriller
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