Killer's Kiss
Seen it?1955 | 68 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Point Blank or Touch of Evil, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 82K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Kubrick
- Frank SilveraVincent Rapallo
- Jamie SmithDavy Gordon
- Irene KaneGloria Price
- Jerry JarrettAlbert
- Mike DanaGangster
- Felice OrlandiGangster
- Shaun O'BrienLandlord
- Barbara BrandTaxi Dance Lady
- David VaughanConventioneer #1
- Alec RubinConventioneer #2