Link
“Man is no longer in control!”
Synopsis
Young graduate student Jane Chase becomes the new assistant to an eccentric zoology professor at the remote home he shares with two brilliant chimpanzees and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. But when one of the chimps is found dead and the professor mysteriously disappears, Link becomes dangerously aggressive towards Jane. Now, the time for “monkey business” is over and the true terror is about to begin.
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Link (1986) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Ackermann, Lee David Zlotoff, Everett De Roche
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Link
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Franklin
Tom Ackermann, Lee David Zlotoff, Everett De Roche
Jerry Goldsmith
Mike Molloy, Mike Proudfoot, Gale Tattersall
Derek Trigg, Andrew London
Richard Franklin, Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Franklin
Director
Richard Franklin
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Catherine Cook
Costume Design
Derek Trigg
Editor
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Andrew London
Editor
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Tony Smart
Stunt Coordinator
Everett De Roche
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Link
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Link about?
Young graduate student Jane Chase becomes the new assistant to an eccentric zoology professor at the remote home he shares with two brilliant chimpanzees and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. But when one of the chimps is found dead and the professor mysteriously disappears, Link becomes dangerously aggressive towards Jane. Now, the time for “monkey business” is over and the true terror is about to begin.
Who directed Link?
Link was directed by Richard Franklin.
Who stars in Link?
The principal cast of Link includes Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp, Steven Finch, Richard Garnett, David O'Hara.
When was Link released and how long is it?
Link was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Link make at the box office?
Link grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Link?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Link was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Link?
Link holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).