A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
Loving him was easy. Trusting him was deadly.
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
Director: James Dearden
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 26, 1991
Cast
- Matt Dillon - Jonathan Corliss
- Sean Young - Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
- Max von Sydow - Thor Carlsson
- Diane Ladd - Mrs. Corliss
- James Russo - Dan Corelli
- Adam Horovitz - Jay Faraday
- Martha Gehman - Patricia Farren
- Ben Browder - Tommy Roussell
- Briony Glassco - Waitress
- Galaxy Craze - Susie
Screenplay
- James Dearden (Screenplay)
- Ira Levin (Novel)
Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Mike Southon
Editing: Michael Bradsell
Production: Kellgate Limited, Universal Pictures, Initial Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
cupboard, girlfriend, remake, train, impostor, twins, dual role, neo-noir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Kiss Before Dying about?
- Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
- Who directed A Kiss Before Dying?
- A Kiss Before Dying was directed by James Dearden.
- Who stars in A Kiss Before Dying?
- A Kiss Before Dying stars Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, Diane Ladd, James Russo, Adam Horovitz.
- How long is A Kiss Before Dying?
- A Kiss Before Dying has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is A Kiss Before Dying?
- A Kiss Before Dying is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime film.
- How much did A Kiss Before Dying gross?
- A Kiss Before Dying grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was A Kiss Before Dying produced?
- A Kiss Before Dying was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Kiss Before Dying?
- The themes of A Kiss Before Dying include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.