Budd Corliss (Robert Wagner) is an ambitious, poor boy from the wrong-side-of-the-tracks who murders his girlfriend Dorothy (Joanne Woodward) — making the death look like a suicide — when her pregnancy eliminates his chances of being accepted by her wealthy family. Her sister Ellen (Virginia Leith), refusing to believe that Dorothy has committed suicide, begins to investigate on her own. She meets Budd, and ignorant of his prior relationship with Dorothy begins a relationship with him. When Ellen discovers that Budd knew Dorothy, the stage is set for a final, dramatic showdown as Ellen fights to revenge her sister and save her own life. The script, adapted from the novel of the same name written by Ira Levin is excellent and tension-filled. Joanne Woodward is fine in a touching performance as the vulnerable and trusting Dorothy. A wooden performance by Robert Wagner in the pivotal central role mars the film and destroys some of its credibility, as Wagner, though handsome, lacks the charm and charisma necessary to make the character of Budd believable. Also, despite an excellent performance by Mary Astor as Budd’s class-conscious, greedy mother, the film fails to achieve any sympathy for Budd or understanding of the motivations that drove him to do what he did., An ambitious social climber kills his pregnant girlfriend, making it look like a suicide, because he knows her wealthy family will never accept him. The dead woman’s sister refuses to believe she would take her own life and begins an investigation. Eventually, she meets the killer and having no knowledge that he had dated her sister, begins a relationship with him., Celebrated film noir as an ambitious college student who discovers that his wealthy girlfriend is pregnant, kills her and stages the murder as a suicide.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “A Kiss Before Dying ” ?
A: The main cast includes Robert Wagner,Joanne Woodward,Jeffrey Hunter,Virginia Leith,Mary Astor,George Macready,Robert Quarry,Howard Petrie,Bill Walker,Mollie McCart,Marlene Felton,Evelyn Carruth,Ira Levin,Lucien Ballard,Lawrence Roman,James Roach,Addison Hehr,George Gittens,Frank Webster,Henry Helfman.
Q: When Did the “A Kiss Before Dying” Released?
A: The Movie “A Kiss Before Dying” originally aired on 1956-06-12 and released in the year of 1956.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “A Kiss Before Dying” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “A Kiss Before Dying” ?
A: “A Kiss Before Dying” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
