Kiss of Death (1947 film)
Kiss of Death is a 1947 American film noir directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer from a story by Eleazar Lipsky. The story revolves around an ex-con played by Victor Mature and his former partner-in-crime, Tommy Udo (Richard Widmark in his first film). The movie also starred Brian Donlevy and introduced Coleen Gray in her first billed role. The film has received critical praise since its release, with two Academy Award nominations.
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Directed by | Henry Hathaway |
Screenplay by | Ben Hecht Charles Lederer |
Story by | Eleazar Lipsky |
Produced by | Fred Kohlmar |
Starring | Victor Mature Brian Donlevy Coleen Gray Richard Widmark |
Narrated by | Coleen Gray |
Cinematography | Norbert Brodine |
Edited by | J. Watson Webb Jr. |
Music by | David Buttolph |
Color process | Black and white |
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Distributed by | 20th Century-Fox |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $1.52 million |
Box office | $1.65 million (rentals) |
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