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A Kiss Before Dying 1991 Directed by James Dearden

Loving him was easy. Trusting him was deadly.

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $15,400,000
Release Date 26 April 1991
95 mins
Cast
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
Joie Lee Cathy
Jim Fyfe Terry Dieter
Shane Rimmer Commissioner Malley
Leslie Lyles Mrs. Roussell
James Bonfanti Young Jonathan
Sarah Keller Lecturer
Lia Chang Shoe Saleslady
Yvette Edelhart Screaming Lady
Lachele Carl Reporter
Sam Coppola Detective Michaelson
Lynn Frazen-Cohen Elderly Woman
Mark Potter Jr. Mr. Roussell
Nancy Herman Receptionist
Joe James Bell Boy (voice)