The Female Instinct
Synopsis
A spinster and her widowed sister, both authors of murder mystery novels, try to track down the killer of a former movie star. Pilot to TV series The Snoop Sisters.
Top Cast
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Helen Hayes
Ernesta Snoop
Mildred Natwick
Gwendolyn Snoop Nicholson
Charlie Callas
Charlie
Jill Clayburgh
Mary Nero
Bill Dana
Melvin Kaplan
Ed Flanders
Milo Perkins
Kurt Kasznar
Alexander Scalamdri
Edward Platt
Julius Nero
Kent Smith
Warren Packer
Craig Stevens
Charles Corman
Fritz Weaver
Anton de Tourolet
Lawrence Pressman
Lt. Ostrowski
Paulette Goddard
Norma Treat
Art Carney
Barney
Iggie Wolfington
Frank
Gloria Stroock
Pinke Allen
Robert L. Joseph
Ice Cream Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard B. Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard B. Stern, Alan Shayne, Hugh Wheeler
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Female Instinct
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Talent Associates-Norton Simon, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonard B. Stern
Leonard B. Stern, Alan Shayne, Hugh Wheeler
Jerry Fielding
Harry L. Wolf
Edward Williams
Leonard B. Stern, Douglas Benton, Harry R. Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Edward Williams
Editor
Robert Pusilo
Costume Design
Leonard B. Stern
Director
Jesse Wayne
Stunt Coordinator
Douglas Benton
Producer
Harry L. Wolf
Director of Photography
Jerry Fielding
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 The Female Instinct
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Female Instinct about?
A spinster and her widowed sister, both authors of murder mystery novels, try to track down the killer of a former movie star. Pilot to TV series The Snoop Sisters.
Who directed The Female Instinct?
The Female Instinct was directed by Leonard B. Stern.
Who stars in The Female Instinct?
The principal cast of The Female Instinct includes Helen Hayes, Mildred Natwick, Charlie Callas, Jill Clayburgh, Bill Dana.
When was The Female Instinct released and how long is it?
The Female Instinct was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Female Instinct?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Female Instinct was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is The Female Instinct based on a book or true story?
The Female Instinct is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Alan Shayne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Female Instinct?
The Female Instinct holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).