A Kiss Before Dying

12
1h 34m
1956
6.2 /10 (69)

He had looks, charm ... and killer instincts.

Overview

A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1956-04-20

Top Billed Cast

Robert Wagner

Bud Corliss

Jeffrey Hunter

Gordon Grant

Virginia Leith

Ellen Kingship

Joanne Woodward

Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship

Mary Astor

Mrs. Corliss

George Macready

Leo Kingship

Robert Quarry

Dwight Powell

Howard Petrie

Howard Chesser, Chief of Police

Molly McCart

Annabelle Koch

Marlene Felton

Medical Student

Bill Walker

Bill, the Butler

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