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:

Continuity: At the dinner table, the champagne glass in front of Michael is alternately full and empty.

Quotes:

[Kent notices Mariska during the car chase]
Kent: Look at that babe!
Mrs Grober: Kent, stop looking at babes!

Movie Connections:

References We Are the World (1985) (TV)

Soundtrack:

ALL IS FAIR

Teen Spy Flick

Though I liked this film, and the magnificent Gabrielle Anwar, it seems this film is lacking something - more gadgets. I would have preferred Cobourn to have access to much more equipment, though what he had were marvels in themselves. Acting wise, this is not too bad a movie, with the principals putting on a performance on par with a movie geared towards teens and the comedy folk. The comedy of errors that go on can be hilarious at times, trying at others. But still worth a look.