Killer's Kiss

Killer's Kiss Photos

View All Photos

Watch it now

Cast

Jamie Smith
as Davey Gordon

Irene Kane
as Gloria Price

Frank Silvera
as Vincent Rapallo

Jerry Jarret
as Albert the manager

Mike Dana
as Gangster

Dana Michael
as Hoodlum

Felice Orlandi
as Gangster

Ralph Roberts
as Gangster

Phil Stevenson
as Gangster

Julius Adelman
as Owner of the Mannequin Factory

David Vaughan
as Conventioneer

Alec Rubin
as Conventioneer

Ruth Sobotka
as Iris, a Dancer

View All

Critic Reviews for Killer's Kiss

Audience Reviews for Killer's Kiss

• Nov 28, 2012

  A very well shot noir story, with some beautiful scenes, like the ballet scene, the last fighting scene amongst others, with a story that's a bit too simplistic but works for the most part. Feels more like an exercise for Kubrick's to perfect his technique rather than anything else but it works and is a welcome addition to his upcoming masterpieces.
  Francisco G Super Reviewer
• Oct 11, 2012

  I don't think it's fair just because Kubrick was a young director that's an excuse to over rate this film. Romero, Nolan, and Richard Kelly had possibly there best works in there debut films. This was just wasn't great, Kubrick used some intresting techniques, by just shooting street props for moments of time, but that's not reason to make it fresh. For a 67 minute film it sure is dry, and I for the life of me can't understand what was attractive about that selfish lady, she was just as bad as the one from The Killing. There were also some very clear plot holes in the screen play, ones that were easy to spot too.
  

  Daniel D Super Reviewer
• Aug 04, 2012

  It's understandable why "Killer's Kiss" is left out of the conversation when people talk about Stanley Kubrick. It's his most unremarkable outing; a film that's greatly lacking in several crucial aspects. Poor acting, shallow writing and a painfully slow pace contribute to the film's overall blandness. The photography and editing are unique in places, but for the most part, "Killer's Kiss" is forgettable. I understand that it was a low-budget venture, but since when does having a low budget call for poor craftsmanship?
  Stephen E Super Reviewer
• Feb 27, 2012

  Kubrick's second feature, and first noir, is a thrill to watch, if only to see the seeds of a budding legend be sown in front of your very eyes. Without exaggeration, Killer's Kiss features some of the best deep focus long shots I have ever seen, and the visual sophistication Kubrick employs (with a keen emphasis on motif, symbolism and mood lighting) demonstrates that even early on, he was worlds ahead of many of his colleagues in terms of directorial aptitude and his command of cinematic language. No one shot is the same, no one angle is replicated. Unfortunately, the scant running time inhibits any real chance at character development (or narrative development, for that matter) but that's okay -- there's more than enough to marvel at.
  Jonathan H Super Reviewer

Killer's Kiss Quotes

News & Features