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The People poster

The People Cast & Characters

The People (1972) stars Kim Darby as Melodye Amerson, William Shatner as Dr. Curtis and Diane Varsi as Valancy Carmody. The drama movie was released January 22, 1972. Below is the full cast and crew.

1972 · 1h 14m 55 Audience
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Starring Cast
K
Kim Darby
Melodye Amerson
W
William Shatner
Dr. Curtis
D
Diane Varsi
Valancy Carmody
D
Dan O'Herlihy
Sol Diemus
L
Laurie Walters
Karen Diemus
J
Johanna Baer
Bethie
Key crew
Director
John Korty
Screenplay
James M. Miller
Based on
Zenna Henderson
Producers
Gerald I. Isenberg , Francis Ford Coppola , Charles W. Fries
Music
Carmine Coppola
Cinematography
Edward Rosson
Editor
Patrick Kennedy
Casting
Fred Roos

Full cast

16 cast members

Crew by department

11 crew members

Writing

Zenna Henderson
Novel
James M. Miller
Writer