Somebody Killed Her Husband
“Is this any way to begin a love affair?”
Synopsis
A woman's husband is murdered and she and her lover must find the killer or stand accused of doing it themselves.
Top Cast
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Farrah Fawcett
Jenny Moore
Jeff Bridges
Jerry Green
John Wood
Ernest Van Stanten
Tammy Grimes
Audrey Van Stanten
John Glover
Herbert Little
Patricia Elliott
Helene
Mary McCarty
Flora
Laurence Guittard
Preston Moore
Vincent Robert Santa Lucia
Benjamin
Beeson Carroll
Frank Danziger
Eddie Lawrence
Other Neighbor
Arthur Rhyris
Customer
Jean-Pierre Stewart
Man in Beret
Terri DuHaime
Lulu's Mother
Sands Hall
Girl Typist
Joseph Culliton
Night Doorman
Dave Johnson
Day Doorman
Melissa Farris
Employee
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Somebody Killed Her Husband
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Fawcett-Majors Productions, Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Reginald Rose
Alex North
Ralf D. Bode, Andrew Laszlo
Barry Malkin
Martin Poll
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Martin Poll
Producer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Barry Malkin
Editor
Lamont Johnson
Director
Victor Magnotta
Stunt Coordinator
Reginald Rose
Writer
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somebody Killed Her Husband
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What is Somebody Killed Her Husband about?
A woman's husband is murdered and she and her lover must find the killer or stand accused of doing it themselves.
Who directed Somebody Killed Her Husband?
Somebody Killed Her Husband was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Somebody Killed Her Husband?
The principal cast of Somebody Killed Her Husband includes Farrah Fawcett, Jeff Bridges, John Wood, Tammy Grimes, John Glover.
When was Somebody Killed Her Husband released and how long is it?
Somebody Killed Her Husband was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Somebody Killed Her Husband?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Somebody Killed Her Husband was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Somebody Killed Her Husband?
Somebody Killed Her Husband holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).