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Release Year1991
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresMystery, Thriller, Crime
Votes137
DirectorJames Dearden
WritersJames Dearden
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Kiss Before Dying
About A Kiss Before Dying
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.
Directed by James Dearden, A Kiss Before Dying leans on a strong ensemble — Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow — 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 mystery titles of 1991.
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