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A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: James Dearden
Writer: Ira Levin, James Dearden
Production & Genre
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Companies: Initial Pictures, Kellgate Limited, Universal Pictures
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel, Mystery, Thriller
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Story
College student Jonathan Corliss becomes infatuated with the idea of becoming rich by dating Dorothy Carlsson to gain her wealthy father's approval. When Dorothy reveals she's pregnant and her father would deny her inheritance, Jonathan murders her but stages it as a suicide. Jonathan then works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll in Philadelphia while moving to New York to woo Ellen, Dorothy's twin sister who investigates the apparent suicide. As Ellen gets closer to the truth, Jonathan must kill again.
Summary
A Kiss Before Dying is a neo-noir thriller directed by James Dearden and released in 1991. Based on Ira Levin's novel of the same name, this remake follows the original story about a man's desperate attempts at social climbing through deceit and murder. The film stands out for its dual role performance by Matt Dillon as both Jonathan Corliss and his twin brother, adding complexity to the narrative. Despite the limited descriptions from the provided sources, these points summarize the key events and themes present in the movie.
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