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Feature film — 1991

A Kiss Before Dying (1991)

5.61h 35mMystery — Thriller — Crime

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.

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A high-signal pick with 139 votes.

Kellgate Limited / Universal Pictures / Initial Pictures

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Director: James Dearden

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Cast & crew

Matt Dillon as Jonathan Corliss

Matt Dillon

Jonathan Corliss

Sean Young as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson

Sean Young

Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson

Max von Sydow as Thor Carlsson

Max von Sydow

Thor Carlsson

Diane Ladd as Mrs. Corliss

Diane Ladd

Mrs. Corliss

James Russo as Dan Corelli

James Russo

Dan Corelli

Adam Horovitz as Jay Faraday

Adam Horovitz

Jay Faraday

Martha Gehman as Patricia Farren

Martha Gehman

Patricia Farren

Ben Browder as Tommy Roussell

Ben Browder

Tommy Roussell

Briony Glassco as Waitress

Briony Glassco

Waitress

Galaxy Craze as Susie

Galaxy Craze

Susie

Joie Lee as Cathy

Joie Lee

Cathy

Jim Fyfe as Terry Dieter

Jim Fyfe

Terry Dieter

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