Dressed to Kill (1980)
The latest fashion in murder.
After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.
Director: Brian De Palma
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: July 25, 1980
Cast
- Michael Caine - Doctor Robert Elliott
- Nancy Allen - Liz Blake
- Angie Dickinson - Kate Miller
- Keith Gordon - Peter Miller
- Dennis Franz - Detective Marino
- David Margulies - Dr. Levy
- Ken Baker - Warren Lockman
- Susanna Clemm - Betty Luce
- Brandon Maggart - Cleveland Sam
- Amalie Collier - Cleaning Woman
Screenplay
Music: Pino Donaggio
Cinematography: Ralf D. Bode
Editing: Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: Filmways Pictures, Cinema 77 Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $32M
Original Language: en
Themes
Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Psychological Mind Games and Riddles
Keywords
friendship, taxi, prostitute, nightmare, transvestism, photography, subway, shower, manipulation, assault, seduction, one-night stand, alter ego, murder, stalking
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dressed to Kill about?
- After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.
- Who directed Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill was directed by Brian De Palma.
- Who stars in Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill stars Michael Caine, Nancy Allen, Angie Dickinson, Keith Gordon, Dennis Franz, David Margulies.
- How long is Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill is a Thriller, Mystery, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill had a budget of $7M.
- How much did Dressed to Kill gross?
- Dressed to Kill grossed $32M worldwide.
- Where was Dressed to Kill produced?
- Dressed to Kill was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dressed to Kill?
- The themes of Dressed to Kill include: Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Psychological Mind Games and Riddles.