A Kiss Before Dying

Name: A Kiss Before Dying
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 1956-04-20
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward, Mary Astor

1956·Movie·NR·94 min·★ 6.3(72)

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“He had looks, charm ... and killer instincts.”

A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.

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About A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying is a 1956 English-language thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gerd Oswald. The cast is led by Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

A Kiss Before Dying was produced by Crown Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 20, 1956, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Gerd Oswald
Writers: Lawrence Roman
Release date: April 20, 1956
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Crown Productions

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A Kiss Before Dying cast & crew

A Kiss Before Dying was directed by Gerd Oswald and written by Lawrence Roman.

The cast features Robert Wagner as Bud Corliss, Jeffrey Hunter as Gordon Grant, Virginia Leith as Ellen Kingship, Joanne Woodward as Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship, Mary Astor as Mrs. Corliss, and George Macready as Leo Kingship.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lionel Newman, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Robert L. Jacks.

Is A Kiss Before Dying worth watching?

A Kiss Before Dying holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, drama, and crime, A Kiss Before Dying is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Kiss Before Dying

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