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Title: Dressed to Kill (1980)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michael Caine | ... | Doctor Robert Elliott | |
| Angie Dickinson | ... | Kate Miller | |
| Nancy Allen | ... | Liz Blake | |
| Keith Gordon | ... | Peter Miller | |
| Dennis Franz | ... | Detective Marino | |
| David Margulies | ... | Dr. Levy | |
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Ken Baker | ... | Warren Lockman |
| Susanna Clemm | ... | Betty Luce | |
| Brandon Maggart | ... | Cleveland Sam | |
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Amalie Collier | ... | Cleaning Woman |
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Mary Davenport | ... | Woman in Restaurant |
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Anneka Di Lorenzo | ... | Nurse (as Anneka De Lorenzo) |
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Norman Evans | ... | Ted |
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Robbie L. McDermott | ... | Man in Shower |
| Bill Randolph | ... | Chase Cabbie | |
While taking a shower, Kate Miller, a middle-aged, sexually frustrated New York City housewife, has a rape fantasy while her husband stands at the sink shaving. Later that day, after complaining to her psychiatrist Dr. Robert Elliott about her husband's pathetic performance in bed, she meets a strange man at a museum and returns to his apartment where they continue an adulterous encounter that began in the taxicab. Before she leaves his apartment, she finds papers which certify that the man has a venereal disease. Panicked, Kate rushes into the elevator, but has to return to his apartment when she realizes she's forgotten her wedding ring. When the elevator doors open, she's brutally slashed to death by a tall blonde woman wearing dark sunglasses. Liz Blake, a high-class call girl, is the only witness to the murder and she becomes the prime suspect and the murderer's next target. Liz is rescued from being killed by Kate's son Peter, who enlists the help of Liz to catch his mother's ... Written by alfiehitchie
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I have read about the controversy this film created back in 1980, but it wasn't until now when I viewed the film that I can see why. This is a sharp, twisty thriller that borrows effectively from Alfred Hitchcock trademarks. But upon viewing it, Dressed to Kill is a strangely erotic film that is almost like a soft porn movie. Some of the scenes made me think that I was watching a porn film, but this film will succeed in holding your attention.
This film, directed by Brian De Palma, is about a woman named Kate Miller who has a sexually frustrated life and she sees a therapist named Dr. Robert Elliot. But sometime later, she meets this guy at a museum and they have sex. But she finds out he has a sexually transmitted disease and in her haste, she leaves without her wedding ring. But when she reaches the elevator, she is brutally murdered by a razor. From there on out, confusion ensues as people try to track down the killer.
The acting is really good. Michael Caine shines very well as Elliot and I wish he had more screen time. Nancy Allen was very effective and had the best overall performance. Angie Dickinson was also really good, but she hardly had any screen time.
Overall, Dressed to Kill is a very smart, though erotic thriller that gives off a similar feel to a Hitchcock film. The tension is high and it can also be scary at times. So in other words, it effectively delivers the thrills. I rate this film 9/10.