Movie: The Diane Linkletter Story

Top 3 Billed Cast

David Lochary
David Lochary

Art Linkletter

Mary Vivian Pearce
Mary Vivian Pearce

Lois Foerster Linkletter

Divine
Divine

Diane Linkletter

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    This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behaviour, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane… with tragic consequences.

  • Release Date

    1970-04-10

  • Average

    5.045

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
  • Tagline

    The girl . . . the tragedy . . . the gap

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  • Languages:

    English
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