Killer's Kiss

Killer's Kiss

Thriller • 1955 • 1 hr 8 min

5.8

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Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.

Starring

Frank Silvera, Jamie Smith, Irene Kane, Jerry Jarrett, Mike Dana

Directed By

Stanley Kubrick

Written By

Attributes

Dark Watch By Myself

Genre

Thriller Crime Drama

Release Date

October 1, 1955

User Reviews

Kubrick has such great films that this is considered bad

Good early work from Kubrick that showcases a master starting to develop his craft.

The direction was well done, but the plot was disposable, and the ending felt unearned. That being said, very watchable.

Doing a Kubrick marathon, lots of issues with the pacing for me but I can’t fault too much for the era the film is made in.

I’m not really a fan of neo-noir but I did enjoy this more than I thought I would.

Kubrick’s first “real” film and he comes out swinging with jaw dropping cinematography/direction that lift it’s somewhat predictable plot

Tyler Edwin Nestor

Great writing and directing, impressive editing and convincing acting make this a (typically) wonderful watch for good ol’ Kubrick.

Some great sequences and an overall good noir. Doesn’t do anything that sets it apart from other noirs though, so pretty formulaic

Worth watching for die hard Kubrick fans.

A story combining Hitchcock's Rear Window and Kubrick's short film "Fight Day". Don't expect too much, young Kubrick is boring!

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Ratings

5.8 – Based on 316 ratings

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Killer's Kiss - Official Trailer [1955] HD

Trailer

Killer's Kiss (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]