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Kiss of Death
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Kiss of Death

1947-08-27 · 99 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Thriller

An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.

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Directors
Henry Hathaway
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victor MatureVictor MatureNick Bianco
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyAssistant D.A. Louis D'Angelo
Coleen GrayColeen GrayNettie Cavallo
Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkTommy Udo
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesEarl Howser
Howard SmithHoward SmithWarden
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenSgt. William Cullen
Anthony RossAnthony Ross'Big Ed' Williams (uncredited)
Robert AdlerRobert AdlerDetective (uncredited)
Rollin BauerSing Sing Guard (uncredited)
Harry BellaverHarry BellaverBull Weed (uncredited)
Dennis BohanGuard (uncredited)
Nina BorgetCashier (uncredited)
Susan CabotSusan CabotRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Alexander CampbellTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Harry CarterHarry CarterDetective (uncredited)
Dort ClarkDort ClarkMan in Car (uncredited)
Eva CondonNun at Orphanage (uncredited)
Harry CookeTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Harold CraneMr. Moremann (uncredited)

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