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Cast
James Cagney
as Ralph Cotter
Barbara Payton
as Holiday Carleton
Helena Carter
as Margaret Dobson
Ward Bond
as Inspector Charles Weber
Luther Adler
as Keith 'Cherokee' Mandon
Barton MacLane
as Lieutenant John Reece
Steve Brodie
as Joe 'Jinx' Raynor
Rhys Williams
as Vic Mason
Herbert Heyes
as Ezra Dobson
John Litel
as Police Chief Sam Tolgate
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Thriller
Votes48
DirectorGordon Douglas
WritersHarry Brown
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKiss Tomorrow Goodbye
About Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Ralph Cotter, a ruthless criminal, escapes violently from a farm prison. Then, he seduces a dead inmate’s sister, gets back quickly into the crime business, faces corrupt local cops who run the city’s underworld and meets a powerful tycoon’s whimsical daughter.
Directed by Gordon Douglas, Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye leans on a strong ensemble — James Cagney, Barbara Payton, Helena Carter — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1950.
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