If Looks Could Kill (1991)

Director:

William Dear

Writers (WGA):

Fred Dekker (story)
Darren Star (screenplay)

Release Date:

15 March 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Fantasy

Tagline:

He's having the adventure of someone else's life.

Plot:

When Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, set out for a trip to France...

Plot Keywords:

Teen | Secret Agent | Espionage | Spoof | Spy Hero

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Richard Grieco	...	Michael Corben
Roger Rees	...	Augustus Steranko
Linda Hunt	...	Ilsa Grunt
Robin Bartlett	...	Patricia Grober
Gabrielle Anwar	...	Mariska
Geraldine James	...	Vendetta Galante
Michael Siberry	...	Derek Richardson
Carole Davis	...	Areola Canasta
Frederick Coffin	...	Lieutenant Colonel Larabee
Tom Rack	...	Zigesfeld
Roger Daltrey	...	Blade
Oliver Dear	...	Kent
Cynthia Preston	...	Melissa Tyler (as Cyndy Preston)
Michael Sinelnikoff	...	Haywood
Travis Swords	...	Kelly

Also Known As:

Teen Agent (UK)

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Finland:K-14 (re-rating) | Finland:K-16 (original rating) | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Germany:16 | Australia:PG | Norway:10 | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | USA:PG-13 | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Manoir Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

The thousands of gold coins made Steranko's metallurgists were actually chocolate coins covered in gold foil wrapping.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: As Michael runs through the hotel room after the rocket is fired into it he doesn't have any socks on. When he emerges through the door he is putting on his trainers on over his socks.

Quotes:

[Michael is roughly escorted to dinner]
Michael Corben: Careful, this is an Abaloney suit!
Cell Guard: I know that!

Movie Connections:

References We Are the World (1985) (TV)

Soundtrack:

POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE

An All Round Entertaining Movie With Comedy, Action and Sarcasm

This movie is for the fans of light hearted adventures mixed through out with comedy (sometimes so stupid it's hilarious!!) When Michael Corbin's lethargy in his high school French class keeps him from graduating; his adventure begins. Even though he (Richard Grieco) is considerably older than the part he is portraying; he does pull it off. I particularly enjoyed the hotel bedroom scene: SEXY and HILARIOUS!! His (Michael Corbin) "goof-off teenager" attitude solidifies the part for Grieco through out the entire movie. All of the supporting actors: the French Teacher, Helen Hunt and his friend on the tour bus that uses his shaving water to rinse his toothbrush (which I was expecting to see him even pick his nose next which thank God he dosen't!!!) keeps the minor scenes in check with the genre of the movie. Keep in mind that this movie is a "comedy"...nothing more, nothing less. It was not made to be picked apart...just watched. I have seen this movie about 6 times and have even added it to my collection. Granted, there are many more movies that are more realistic and have better acting, but what the hell...I still enjoy watching it!!! Only because it dosen't qualify as a "Classic", but because it is a VERY funny and entertaining movie for all ages, it gets an 8 out of 10.