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A Kiss Before Dying
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A Kiss Before Dying

1991-04-26 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

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.

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Directors
James Dearden
Production companies
Kellgate Limited, Universal Pictures, Initial Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 15,400,000

Top Cast

Matt DillonMatt DillonJonathan Corliss
Sean YoungSean YoungEllen / Dorothy Carlsson
Max von SydowMax von SydowThor Carlsson
Diane LaddDiane LaddMrs. Corliss
James RussoJames RussoDan Corelli
Adam HorovitzAdam HorovitzJay Faraday
Martha GehmanMartha GehmanPatricia Farren
Ben BrowderBen BrowderTommy Roussell
Briony GlasscoBriony GlasscoWaitress
Galaxy CrazeGalaxy CrazeSusie
Joie LeeJoie LeeCathy
Jim FyfeJim FyfeTerry Dieter
Frederick KoehlerFrederick KoehlerMickey
Elżbieta CzyżewskaElżbieta CzyżewskaLandlady
Shane RimmerShane RimmerCommissioner Malley
Leslie LylesLeslie LylesMrs. Roussell
Rory CochraneRory CochraneChico
James BonfantiYoung Jonathan
Sarah KellerLecturer
Lia ChangShoe Saleslady

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