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Once You Kiss a Stranger...

  • 19691969
  • MM
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
  • Thriller
A woman seduces a professional golfer, then offers to kill his opponent if the golfer will kill her psychiatrist, who wants her committed.A woman seduces a professional golfer, then offers to kill his opponent if the golfer will kill her psychiatrist, who wants her committed.A woman seduces a professional golfer, then offers to kill his opponent if the golfer will kill her psychiatrist, who wants her committed.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
339
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Sparr
  • Writers
    • Frank Tarloff(screenplay)
    • Norman Katkov(screenplay)
    • Patricia Highsmith(suggested by a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Paul Burke
    • Carol Lynley
    • Martha Hyer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Sparr
  • Writers
    • Frank Tarloff(screenplay)
    • Norman Katkov(screenplay)
    • Patricia Highsmith(suggested by a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Paul Burke
    • Carol Lynley
    • Martha Hyer
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    • 13User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Paul Burke and Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Martha Hyer in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Martha Hyer in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Martha Hyer in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Martha Hyer in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Martha Hyer in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Martha Hyer in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
    Carol Lynley in Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)

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    Paul Burke
    Paul Burke
    • Jerry Marshallas Jerry Marshall
    Carol Lynley
    Carol Lynley
    • Diana Grangeras Diana Granger
    Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer
    • Lee Marshallas Lee Marshall
    Peter Lind Hayes
    Peter Lind Hayes
    • Pete Delaneyas Pete Delaney
    Philip Carey
    Philip Carey
    • Mike Wilsonas Mike Wilson
    Stephen McNally
    Stephen McNally
    • Lt. Tom Gavinas Lt. Tom Gavin
    Whit Bissell
    Whit Bissell
    • Dr. David Haggisas Dr. David Haggis
    Elaine Devry
    Elaine Devry
    • Sharon Livingstonas Sharon Livingston
    Kathryn Givney
    Kathryn Givney
    • Margaret Grangeras Margaret Granger
    George Fenneman
    George Fenneman
    • Announceras Announcer
    Jim Raymond
    Jim Raymond
    • Johnny Parksas Johnny Parks
    Maura McGiveney
    Maura McGiveney
    • Harriet Parksas Harriet Parks
    Orville Sherman
    Orville Sherman
    • Raymondas Raymond
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Lee's Motheras Lee's Mother
    Martin Abrahams
    Martin Abrahams
    • Caddyas Caddy
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Man at Ice Cream Parloras Man at Ice Cream Parlor
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Charles Alvin Bell
    • Swantonas Swanton
    • (uncredited)
    George Holmes
    George Holmes
    • Officialas Official
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Sparr
    • Writers
      • Frank Tarloff(screenplay)
      • Norman Katkov(screenplay)
      • Patricia Highsmith(suggested by a novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Jerry, a Southern California golf pro is the target for Diana a disturbed young woman who desires the death of her shrink, who alone realizes her psychotic potential and seeks to have her committed. She suggests to Jerry that they "swap" murders - she'll kill his golf rival and he'll reciprocate by killing her psychiatrist. When she holds up her half of the bargain, she expects him to follow through with his end. —alfiehitchie
    • psychotic woman
    • romantic rivalry
    • bare chested male
    • hairy chest
    • husband wife relationship
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    • Taglines
      • Was there ever a better time to suggest murder ...?
    • Genre
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • M
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was the final directing project by Robert Sparr. His film was released posthumously. He died in a plane crash on 28 August 1969 while scouting locations for Barquero (1970).
    • Goofs
      When Diana is dubbing the "spy" footage of her and Jerry in bed, the camera is obviously moving.
    • Quotes

      Bartender: [looking at Diana as she walks away, she no longer within earshot] Nice, huh Mr. Marshall.

      Jerry Marshall: If you like sand traps.

    • Connections
      References Bullitt (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Once You Kiss a Stranger
      Music by Jimmie Fagas
      Lyrics by Ken Darby
      Sung by Richard Addrisi (as Dick Addrisi)
      [Played over opening title card and credits; reprise played over end credits]

    User reviews13

    Review
    Top review
    1/10
    Terrible acting and terrible script and terrible sets
    This is a terrible film. Carol Lynley is painful to watch, her attempt at a suductress consists of leaning on walls and rolling her eyes. Martha Hyer is past her prime, looks bad, wears bad clothes and wigs. Paul Burke is the one bright spot.
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    10
    • nikicooper
    • Oct 11, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 1969 (Colombia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sudden Death
    • Filming locations
      • Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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