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A Kiss Before Dying(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-04-26
55%
128 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Loving him was easy. Trusting him was deadly.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Revenue: $15,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Kellgate Limited
Initial Pictures
Movie: A Kiss Before Dying
Top 10 Billed Cast
Matt Dillon
Jonathan Corliss
Sean Young
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
Max von Sydow
Thor Carlsson
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Corliss
James Russo
Dan Corelli
Martha Gehman
Patricia Farren
Ben Browder
Tommy Roussell
Briony Glassco
Waitress
Galaxy Craze
Susie
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