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The Last Song (1980 film)

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The Last Song
Written byMichael Berk
Douglas Schwartz
Directed byAlan J. Levi
StarringLynda Carter
Ronny Cox
Nicholas Pryor
Paul Rudd
Jenny O'Hara
Dale Robinette
William Lucking
Don Porter
Louanne
Ed Bernard
Robert Phalen
Kene Holiday
Ben Piazza
Music byJohnny Harris
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerNeil T. Maffeo
CinematographyRobert Hoffman
EditorPeter Denengberg
Running time96 minutes
Original release
ReleaseOctober 23, 1980 (1980-10-23)

The Last Song is a 1980 American made-for-television thriller drama film about a woman who as a result of a cover up involving toxic waste is being stalked by killers. It was directed by Alan J. Levi, and starred Lynda Carter, Ronny Cox and Nicholas Pryor. It was released on October 23, 1980.[1]

Background

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Story

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Carter plays the part of Brooke Newman, a young mother and singer. She has something that is the key to exposing a cover up.[2][3][1] Somebody murders her husband. He was a sound technician who when recording some sound samples outside had recorded a conversation relating to a cover up involving toxic chemicals. She then becomes a target.[3][4]

Soundtrack

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A single "The Last Song" by Lynda Carter was released in 1980. It was written by Ron Miller and Kenny Hirsch.[5][6]

Specs

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  • The film was the highest rated two hour CBS 2 hour movie of the year.[7]
  • VHS Release 1980[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Last Song (TV film)". Television, Thu., Oct. 23. New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. October 27, 1980. p. 115. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Telgen, Diane (1993). "Lynda Carter (1951?), actress". Notable Hispanic American Women. VNR AG. p. 78. ISBN 9780810375789. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "THE LAST SONG (1980)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  4. ^ "Retrospective: Lynda Carters's Circle Of Terror by BrianK". Horror Society. January 26, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  5. ^ Betts, Graham (2014). "LYNDA CARTER". Motown Encyclopedia. AC Publishing. ISBN 9781311441546. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "Record Details, Artist: Lynda CarterLynda Cater Discography". 45Cat. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Beauteous actress drops glamor for grit". The Salina Journal. October 30, 1981. p. 6. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  8. ^ "TV Superheroes, Lynda Carter". Hollywood Cult Movies. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
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