A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.2 / 100
1947Crime / Drama / Film-Noir1h 39m
KISS OF DEATH
“From her lips there is no escape!”
An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.
Above the Line
Henry Hathaway·DirectorBen Hecht·ScreenplayCharles Lederer·ScreenplayNorbert Brodine·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerJ. Watson Webb Jr.·Editor
Cast
Victor Mature·Nick BiancoBrian Donlevy·Assistant D.A. Louis D'AngeloColeen Gray·Nettie CavalloRichard Widmark·Tommy UdoTaylor Holmes·Earl HowserHoward Smith·WardenKarl Malden·Sgt. William CullenAnthony Ross·'Big Ed' Williams (uncredited)Robert Adler·Detective (uncredited)Rollin Bauer·Sing Sing Guard (uncredited)
Full Crew(7 credits)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Henry Hathaway·Director
Writing· 2
Ben Hecht·ScreenplayCharles Lederer·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Norbert Brodine·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
J. Watson Webb Jr.·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Buttolph·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Fred Kohlmar·Producer
By the Numbers
82.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dark, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The movie poster for 'Kiss of Death' features three men's faces at the top, with one in the center appearing in a red glow. Below the faces is the title 'KISS O”
crimefilm-noir
Key Elements
CarsRoadTitle Text
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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