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A Kiss Before Dying (1991)

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This thriller is the second film based on the novel of the same name by Ira Levin. Matt Dillon stars as Jonathan Corliss, a lethal schemer from the wrong side of the tracks. Now a student at the University of Pennsylvania, Jonathan has been obsessed since childhood with the fortunes of a company called Carlsson Copper. Jonathan plans to ingratiate himself with the wealthy family of magnate Thor Carlsson (Max von Sydow) and has begun secretly dating Carlsson's daughter Dorothy (Sean Young). When

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: James Dearden

In Theaters: Apr 26, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Dec 28, 2004

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Matt Dillon
Jonathan Corliss
Sean Young
Dorothy Carlsson, Ellen
Max von Sydow
Thor Carlsson
James Russo
Dan Corelli
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Corliss
Martha Gehman
Patricia Farren
Brett Barth
Dave
Briony Blassco
Waitress
James Bonfanti
Young Jonathan
Ben Browder
Tommy Roussell
Lachelle Carl
Reporter
Lia Chang
Shoe Saleslady
Rory Cochrane
Chico
Sam Coppola
Det. Michaelson
Galaxy Craze
Susie
Elzbieta Czyzewska
Landlady
Yvette Edelhart
Screaming Lady
Lynn Frazen-Cohen
Elderly Woman
Jim Fyfe
Terry Dieter
Kristy Graves
Rose
Nancy Herman
Receptionist
Adam Horowitz
Jay Faraday
Sarah Keller
Lecturer
Frederick Koehler
Mickey
Joie Lee
Cathy
Virginia Leith
Ellen Kingship
Leslie Lyles
Mrs. Roussell
Mollie McCart
Annabelle
Billie Neal
Nurse
Shane Rimmer
Commissioner Mallet
P. Jay Sidney
Bellman
Billy Hopkins
Mark Potter
Mr. Roussell

Critic Reviews for A Kiss Before Dying

All Critics (19) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (9) | DVD (3)

Most unkindly (but amusingly), the 1992 Razzie Awards gave Sean Young both the Worst Actress and Worst Supporting Actress Awards for playing the twins

May 16, 2009 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

Matt Dillon is chilling....one of the better erotic thrillers of the 90's

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Clint Morris

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It feels like a TV movie but it?s really not that bad. Matt Dillon is quite good!

September 25, 2009

Anthony Lawrie

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An interesting movie. We know who the bad guy is, but the characters in the movie do not. Ellen can't quite believe that her sister committed suicide, and she continues investigating over a couple of years -- while meeting, falling in love with and marrying the character played by Matt Dillon. It is not quite a

September 14, 2009

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