Her Name Was Lisa
“Be Lisa's Next Victim!”
Synopsis
Beautiful, innocent Lisa has been found dead of a heroin overdose. At her funeral, the people in her life gather to memorialize her, reflecting on how their own deeds sent her down a path of self-destruction and death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Watkins
- Original Title
- Her Name Was Lisa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- VCA Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Watkins
Roger Watkins
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Watkins
Director
Roger Watkins
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Her Name Was Lisa
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What is Her Name Was Lisa about?
Beautiful, innocent Lisa has been found dead of a heroin overdose. At her funeral, the people in her life gather to memorialize her, reflecting on how their own deeds sent her down a path of self-destruction and death.
Who directed Her Name Was Lisa?
Her Name Was Lisa was directed by Roger Watkins.
Who stars in Her Name Was Lisa?
The principal cast of Her Name Was Lisa includes Samantha Fox, Vanessa del Rio, Erica Richardson, Bobby Astyr, Robin Byrd.
When was Her Name Was Lisa released and how long is it?
Her Name Was Lisa was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Her Name Was Lisa?
Her Name Was Lisa holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).