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Killer's Kiss

  • 19551955
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
24K
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Killer's Kiss (1955)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
Ready to catch a train to his hometown, a washed-up boxer tells us about the strange and twisty events that happened to him the past couple of days.Ready to catch a train to his hometown, a washed-up boxer tells us about the strange and twisty events that happened to him the past couple of days.Ready to catch a train to his hometown, a washed-up boxer tells us about the strange and twisty events that happened to him the past couple of days.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stanley Kubrick
  • Writers
    • Stanley Kubrick(story)
    • Howard Sackler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Frank Silvera
    • Irene Kane
    • Jamie Smith
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  • Director
    • Stanley Kubrick
  • Writers
    • Stanley Kubrick(story)
    • Howard Sackler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Frank Silvera
    • Irene Kane
    • Jamie Smith
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    • 140User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Skippy Adelman in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Irene Kane in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Frank Silvera in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Jamie Smith in Killer's Kiss (1955)

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    Frank Silvera
    Frank Silvera
    • Vinnie Rapalloas Vinnie Rapallo
    Irene Kane
    Irene Kane
    • Gloria Priceas Gloria Price
    Jamie Smith
    Jamie Smith
    • Davey Gordonas Davey Gordon
    Jerry Jarrett
    Jerry Jarrett
    • Albertas Albert
    • (as Jerry Jarret)
    Mike Dana
    • Gangsteras Gangster
    Felice Orlandi
    Felice Orlandi
    • Main Gangsteras Main Gangster
    Shaun O'Brien
    • Landlordas Landlord
    Barbara Brand
    • Taxi Dance Ladyas Taxi Dance Lady
    David Vaughan
    • Conventioneer #1as Conventioneer #1
    Alec Rubin
    • Conventioneer #2as Conventioneer #2
    Ralph Roberts
    Ralph Roberts
    • Bouncer #1as Bouncer #1
    Phil Stevenson
    • Bouncer #2as Bouncer #2
    Arthur Feldman
    • Policeman #1as Policeman #1
    Bill Funaro
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    Skippy Adelman
    • Mannequin Factory Owneras Mannequin Factory Owner
    Ruth Sobotka
    Ruth Sobotka
    • Irisas Iris
    Jack Curtis
    • TV announceras TV announcer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Peggy Lobbin
    • Gloria Priceas Gloria Price
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stanley Kubrick
    • Writers
      • Stanley Kubrick(story)
      • Howard Sackler(screenplay) (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Working with practically no budget and largely without on-location filming permits, Stanley Kubrick had to remain unnoticed while shooting in the nation's busiest city, using hand-held cameras and sometimes secretly shooting from a nearby vehicle.
    • Goofs
      Pennsylvania Station was electrified, all trains entering and leaving would not be pulled by steam engines. The sounds of steam engines chugging about during the station sequence are a goof. Pennsylvania Railroad trains had GG1 electric locomotives.
    • Quotes

      Vincent Rapallo: Like the man said, "Can happiness buy money?"

    • Connections
      Featured in Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)

    User reviews140

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    Top review
    8/10
    Kubrik's kiss to New York
    This film, directed by Stanley Kubrik, is not seen often these days. It was a surprise that it was shown recently on cable as it gave all of Mr. Kubrik's fans the opportunity to watch one of his early works.

    The copy that was shown is amazing in that it has been kept, or probably restored, with great care. Stanley Kubrik was a genius; he probably knew more about movies than many other of his contemporaries. Yet, his legacy is somehow meager, only sixteen full length features in almost fifty years as a director.

    Killer's Kiss shows the Manhattan of 1955 like it has never been seen in other movies made in the city. Mr. Kubrik's attention to detail and style overshadows the story. The main problem is his screen play, it never involves the viewer in what he is seeing. This is exacerbated by the voice over one hears over the action. We never know what makes these people tick, much less what's going on in their heads at any given moment.

    The story is told in a flashback. We see Davy waiting at the old Pennsylvania Station for the train that is to take him to Seattle. He had planned to leave with Gloria, but she seems never to appear; for all we know, he might be waiting in vain.

    The streets of Manhattan come alive in the brilliant black and white cinematography by Mr. Kubrik, himself. That old New York that is no longer around, is captured by Mr. Kubrik in such brilliant detail that we mourn the fact those buildings and institutions are not around any more. The night scenes around Times Square, especially the stairway leading to the dance hall have a style that brings some of Edward Hooper's work to mind. Mr. Kubrik deserves credit for filming on location and never making it feel as though those scenes have been fixed to give that effect. In fact, that's where Kubrik's genius comes into play, we realize he had an eye for making things real.

    The acting is not the main focus of this film. Frank Silvera makes a menacing Vincent, the mobster and dance hall owner. Jamie Smith and Irene Kane, go through the paces, but they don't convey to the viewer the passion that is supposed to be going on between them.

    This movie should be seen by the serious moviegoer as it shows Mr. Kubrik's tremendous talent. It might be a minor film, in comparison to his best work, but being one of his first movies, one can clearly see what will come later.
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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kiss Me, Kill Me
    • Filming locations
      • 3156 Perry Avenue, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Minotaur Productions
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    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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