Linda
“She aimed her rifle and killed two birds with one shot.”
Synopsis
A woman kills her lover's wife, then sets out to frame her husband for the murder.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Merwin Gerard, John D. MacDonald
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Linda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Merwin Gerard, John D. MacDonald
John Cacavas
Edward A. Biery
William Frye
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Smight
Director
Merwin Gerard
Writer
Edward A. Biery
Editor
William Frye
Producer
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Linda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Linda about?
A woman kills her lover's wife, then sets out to frame her husband for the murder.
Who directed Linda?
Linda was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in Linda?
The principal cast of Linda includes Stella Stevens, Ed Nelson, John McIntire, John Saxon, Ford Rainey.
When was Linda released and how long is it?
Linda was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Linda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Linda was composed by John Cacavas.
Is Linda based on a book or true story?
Linda is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John D. MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Linda?
Linda holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).