Link(1986)
Man is no longer in control!
Link 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.
Link (1986) is a horror and thriller film directed by Richard Franklin, released on March 5, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp, Steven Finch and Richard Garnett. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 138 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Franklin
- Writers:
- Lee David Zlotoff, Tom Ackermann, Everett De Roche
- Producers:
- Richard Franklin
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Molloy
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, The Cannon Group
- Revenue:
- $1,720,450
- Status:
- Released
Link (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Link before you stream it.
Link Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elisabeth Shue
as Jane Chase
Terence Stamp
as Dr Steven Phillip
Steven Finch
as David
Richard Garnett
as Dennis
David O'Hara
as Tom
Kevin Lloyd
as Bailey
- Joe Belcher
Joe Belcher
as Taxi Driver
Geoffrey Beevers
as Mr. Miller
Caroline John
as Mrs. Miller
Daisy Ashford
as Becky
Linus Roache
as Student (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Franklin, written by Lee David Zlotoff, Tom Ackermann and Everett De Roche, produced by Richard Franklin.
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Link Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 138 ratings.
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Link – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Link online?
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Link (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Link?
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The main cast of Link (1986) includes Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp, Steven Finch, Richard Garnett and David O'Hara. The film was directed by Richard Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Link released?
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Link was released on March 5, 1986 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Link worth watching?
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Link (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 138 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Link?
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Yes. The official Link trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.