A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

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A Kiss Before Dying

"He had looks, charm ... and killer instincts."

1956

1h 34m

6.2(70 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Crime

Overview

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

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Production Companies

United Artists

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Robert Wagner

Bud Corliss

Robert Wagner

Acting

Jeffrey Hunter

Gordon Grant

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting

Virginia Leith

Ellen Kingship

Virginia Leith

Acting

Joanne Woodward

Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship

Joanne Woodward

Acting

Mary Astor

Mrs. Corliss

Mary Astor

Acting

George Macready

Leo Kingship

George Macready

Acting

Robert Quarry

Dwight Powell

Robert Quarry

Acting

Howard Petrie

Howard Chesser, Chief of Police

Howard Petrie

Acting

Molly McCart

Annabelle Koch

No Image

Acting

Marlene Felton

Medical Student

No Image

Acting

Bill Walker

Bill, the Butler

Bill Walker

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