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A Kiss Before Dying
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A Kiss Before Dying

1956-04-20 · 94 min · ★ 6.3

Thriller · Drama · Crime

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

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Directors
Gerd Oswald
Production companies
Crown Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert WagnerRobert WagnerBud Corliss
Jeffrey HunterJeffrey HunterGordon Grant
Virginia LeithVirginia LeithEllen Kingship
Joanne WoodwardJoanne WoodwardDorothy ('Dorie') Kingship
Mary AstorMary AstorMrs. Corliss
George MacreadyGeorge MacreadyLeo Kingship
Robert QuarryRobert QuarryDwight Powell
Howard PetrieHoward PetrieHoward Chesser, Chief of Police
Molly McCartMolly McCartAnnabelle Koch
Marlene FeltonMedical Student
Bill WalkerBill WalkerBill, the Butler

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