The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

What's forgotten is not always gone.

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) poster

Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.

Director: Renny Harlin
Genre: Crime, Action, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: Guillermo Navarro
Editing: William Goldenberg
Production: The Steve Tisch Company, New Line Cinema, Forge
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $65M
Box Office: $89M
Original Language: en

Themes

Gunfight and Mayhem, Action-Packed Excitement, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Betrayal and Deadly Conspiracy

Keywords

martial arts, amnesia, assassination, strong woman, escape, chase, hostage, spy, new identity, dark comedy, teacher, beautiful woman, shootout, female protagonist, gunfight

Trailer

The Long Kiss Goodnight Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Long Kiss Goodnight about?
Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.
Who directed The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight stars Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko, Tom Amandes, Brian Cox.
How long is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a Crime, Action, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight had a budget of $65M.
How much did The Long Kiss Goodnight gross?
The Long Kiss Goodnight grossed $89M worldwide.
Where was The Long Kiss Goodnight produced?
The Long Kiss Goodnight was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The themes of The Long Kiss Goodnight include: Gunfight and Mayhem, Action-Packed Excitement, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Betrayal and Deadly Conspiracy.