Somebody Killed Her Husband

Somebody Killed Her Husband is a 1978 American film directed by Lamont Johnson and starring Farrah Fawcett and Jeff Bridges. The film is a comedy thriller that follows the story of a New York City housewife who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery involving her husband. The movie features a talented cast, including John Wood, Leonard Frey, and Pat Hingle, and was released by Columbia Pictures. The film's score was composed by Henry Mancini, who is known for his work on Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Pink Panther.

● Plot

The plot of Somebody Killed Her Husband revolves around Farrah Fawcett's character, a New York City housewife who becomes involved in a murder investigation when her husband is found dead. As the investigation unfolds, she teams up with a detective, played by Jeff Bridges, to uncover the truth behind her husband's death. Along the way, they encounter a cast of suspicious characters, including John Wood's British aristocrat and Leonard Frey's shady businessman. The film's plot is full of twists and turns, keeping the audience guessing until the very end, much like Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Rear Window. The movie's themes of deception and betrayal are reminiscent of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather and Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas.

● Production

The production of Somebody Killed Her Husband was led by Robert W. Christiansen and Rick Rosenberg, who produced the film for Columbia Pictures. The movie was directed by Lamont Johnson, who is known for his work on The Twilight Zone and Kojak. The film's script was written by Reginald Rose, who is famous for his work on 12 Angry Men and The Defenders. The movie was filmed on location in New York City, with cinematography by Bill Butler (cinematographer) and editing by Robert L. Wolfe. The film's score was composed by Henry Mancini, who worked with Orson Welles on Touch of Evil and Blake Edwards on The Pink Panther.

● Cast

The cast of Somebody Killed Her Husband includes Farrah Fawcett as the New York City housewife, Jeff Bridges as the detective, and John Wood as the British aristocrat. The film also features Leonard Frey as a shady businessman and Pat Hingle as a corrupt politician. The cast is rounded out by Tammy Grimes as a suspicious neighbor and George Hearn as a charming stranger. The film's cast is similar to that of Chinatown, which starred Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, and The Big Sleep, which starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

● Release

Somebody Killed Her Husband was released in 1978 by Columbia Pictures. The film was distributed to theaters across the United States and Canada, and was also released on home video by MGM Home Entertainment. The movie has since been released on DVD and Blu-ray by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film's release was accompanied by a marketing campaign that featured trailers and print ads in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. The film's release was similar to that of Jaws, which was released by Universal Pictures and became a box office hit.

● Reception

The reception of Somebody Killed Her Husband was mixed, with some critics praising the film's cast and plot twists, while others found it to be predictable and formulaic. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, based on reviews from Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. Despite the mixed reviews, the film has developed a cult following over the years, with fans of Farrah Fawcett and Jeff Bridges seeking out the movie as a guilty pleasure. The film's reception is similar to that of The Long Goodbye, which was directed by Robert Altman and starred Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe. The film's themes and plot are also reminiscent of The Maltese Falcon, which was directed by John Huston and starred Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade. Category:1978 films