The Last Song (1980 film)

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 in 1980.

The Last Song
Directed byAlan J. Levi
Produced byNeil T. Maffeo
Written byMichael Berk
Douglas Schwartz
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
CinematographyRobert Hoffman
Edited byPeter Denengberg

Background

Story

Carter plays the part of Brooke Newman, a young mother and singer. She has something that is the key to exposing a cover up.[1][2][3] 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.[4][5]

Soundtrack

A single "The Last Song" by Lynda Carter was released in 1980. It was written by Ron Miller and Kenny Hirsch.[6][7]

Specs
  • The film was the highest rated two hour CBS 2 hour movie of the year.[8]
  • VHS Release 1980[9]
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References
  1. Notable Hispanic American Women, by Diane Telgen - Page 78 Lynda Carter (1951?) Actrress
  2. Rotten Tomatoes - THE LAST SONG (1980)
  3. New York Magazine, 27 Oct, 1980 - Page 115 Television, Thu., Oct. 23
  4. Rotten Tomatoes - THE LAST SONG (1980)
  5. Horror Society - Retrospective: Lynda Carters's Circle Of Terror by BrianK
  6. Motown Encyclopedia by Graham Betts - LYNDA CARTER
  7. 45Cat - Record Details, Artist: Lynda CarterLynda Cater Discography
  8. The Salina Journal, October 30, 1981 - Page 6 Beauteous actress drops glamor for grit
  9. Hollywood Cult Movies - TV Superheroes, Lynda Carter


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