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Kiss of Death (1947) | Criteria

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Kiss of Death

English • 1947 • 1h 39m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

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

Included in
Fox Noir
Position 3
Included in
November 2022
Position 39

Credits

Crew

DirectorHenry Hathaway

WriterBen Hecht, Charles Lederer

CinematographerNorbert Brodine

ComposerDavid Buttolph

EditorJ. Watson Webb Jr.

ProducerFred Kohlmar

Cast

Victor Matureas Nick Bianco

Brian Donlevyas Assistant D.A. Louis D'Angelo

Coleen Grayas Nettie Cavallo

Richard Widmarkas Tommy Udo

Taylor Holmesas Earl Howser

Howard Smithas Warden

Karl Maldenas Sgt. William Cullen

Anthony Rossas 'Big Ed' Williams (uncredited)

Robert Adleras Detective (uncredited)

Rollin Baueras Sing Sing Guard (uncredited)

Harry Bellaveras Bull Weed (uncredited)

Dennis Bohanas Guard (uncredited)

Nina Borgetas Cashier (uncredited)

Susan Cabotas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Alexander Campbellas Train Conductor (uncredited)

Harry Carteras Detective (uncredited)

Dort Clarkas Man in Car (uncredited)

Eva Condonas Nun at Orphanage (uncredited)

Harry Cookeas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Harold Craneas Mr. Moremann (uncredited)