Prelude to a Kiss (1992)

A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.

Director:

Norman René

Writers:

Craig Lucas (play), Craig Lucas (screenplay)

Stars:

Alec Baldwin, Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alec Baldwin	...	Peter Hoskins
Meg Ryan	...	Rita Boyle
Kathy Bates	...	Leah Blier
Ned Beatty	...	Dr. Boyle
Patty Duke	...	Mrs. Boyle
Richard Riehle	...	Jerry Blier
Stanley Tucci	...	Taylor
Sydney Walker	...	Old Man
Rocky Carroll	...	Tom
Debra Monk	...	Aunt Dorothy
Ray Gill	...	Uncle Fred
Ward Ohrman	...	Minister
Annie Golden	...	Tin Market Musician
Frank Carillo	...	Tin Market Musician
Sally Murphy	...	Bridesmaid #1

Storyline

A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.

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Plot Keywords:

love | white panties | kiss | terminal illness | panties | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language (sex related dialogue)

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Dutch

Release Date:

10 July 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hechizo de un beso

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$20,006,730 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gruskoff/Levy Company, ML Film Entertainment International, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alec Guinness originally was cast in the role as "The Old Man", but dropped out of the production.

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Goofs

When Peter is first in Rita's apartment and she unbuttons his shirt he sits down and the width his shirt is apart changes between shots.

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Quotes

Peter Hoskins: Je hebt erg witte tanden

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Connections

Referenced in Grosse Pointe: Prelude to a Kiss (2000)

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Soundtracks

"The More I See You"
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Mack Gordon

User Reviews

Modern day fairy tale

The DVD just became available near me so picked up the movie on an impulse. I remember seeing it on cable some time ago and being very touched by the story and the great performance of Baldwin. Having seen it again, its one of my favorite movies..and probably the best romance in my DVD collection.

Its a modern day fairy tale with a moral and timeless wisdom. It ponders the nature of true love....and then gives an answer. It asks the more contemporary question.."what do you do when the person you love becomes sick, repulsive and dying?"

Of course, this is an allegory for aids but the concept of loss is universal and Baldwin gives a great performance in conveying feelings of loss and helplessness.