
Feature film — 1991
A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

Matt Dillon
Jonathan Corliss

Sean Young
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson

Max von Sydow
Thor Carlsson

Diane Ladd
Mrs. Corliss

James Russo
Dan Corelli

Adam Horovitz
Jay Faraday

Martha Gehman
Patricia Farren

Ben Browder
Tommy Roussell

Briony Glassco
Waitress

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Susie

Joie Lee
Cathy

Jim Fyfe
Terry Dieter
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