Linda and Abilene (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1969, Linda and Abilene is a drama and western film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, running about 94 minutes. “No woman could escape having her body used in the raw and Wild West of 1869!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 19th century, siblings Abilene and Tod, orphaned on their western farm, become attracted to each other sexually. The confused Tod flees to a nearby town where he meets Linda, a local bar girl, and begins a sexual relationship with her, while a rough cowboy named Rawhide sexually assaults Abilene leaving Tod wanting revenge despite Linda's wariness and growing compassion for Abilene.
Who’s in it. Linda and Abilene stars Sharon Matt as Abilene, Kip Marsh as Tod, Bambi Allen as Linda and Larry Martinelli as Rawhide, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Linda and Abilene has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Linda and Abilene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Linda and Abilene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Linda and Abilene (1969)?
- In US, Linda and Abilene is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Linda and Abilene worth watching?
- Linda and Abilene holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Linda and Abilene?
- Linda and Abilene stars Sharon Matt, Kip Marsh, Bambi Allen, Larry Martinelli and William Varris.
- When was Linda and Abilene released?
- Linda and Abilene was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.