Kiss Me Deadly (1955) | |
| Director(s) | Robert Aldrich |
| Producer(s) | Robert Aldrich, Victor Saville (executive) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Adaptation, Film Noir, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Detectives |
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Kiss Me Deadly Overview:
Kiss Me Deadly (1955) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Robert Aldrich and produced by Victor Saville and Robert Aldrich.
Kiss Me Deadly was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1999.
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The Distraction Blogathon – Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and the glowing box…
By Carol Martinheira on Nov 12, 2021 From The Old Hollywood GardenThe Distraction Blogathon – Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and the glowing box… On November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 By CarolIn Uncategorized I?ve been flirting with the idea of taking this blogging thing to a whole new level ? no, not podcasts. YouTube. ?Cause... Read full article
Classics Revisited: Kiss Me Deadly
By Barry P. on Nov 18, 2015 From Cinematic Catharsis(1955) Directed by Robert Aldrich; Written by A.I. Bezzerides; Based on the novel by Mickey Spillane; Starring: Ralph Meeker, Maxine Cooper, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Gaby Rodgers and Cloris Leachman; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating ****½ “You’re one of those s... Read full article
Melt My Face With Your Kiss – Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
By Michael on Sep 30, 2015 From Durnmoose Movie MusingsThey? A wonderful word. And who are they? They’re the nameless ones who kill people for the great whatsit. Does it exist? Who cares? Everyone everywhere is so involved in the fruitless search for what? Watching 1955’s Kiss Me Deadly, I was reminded of two other much later films, 1981R... Read full article
Kiss me Deadly (1955) – Updated
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 10, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsSet in L.A., the film stars Ralph Meeker as the callous and often corrupt P.I. Mike Hammer, adapted from the Mickey Spillane novels. One night while driving, Hammer picks up a frightened woman who begs him to remember her. They are forced off the road by thugs and the girl is eventually killed. Hamm... Read full article
Film Noir of the Week: Kiss Me Deadly
By Amanda Garrett on Jul 10, 2015 From Old Hollywood FilmsIf you like your film noir with a heaping helping of cold war paranoia, then this week's movie is right up your alley. TCM will air Kiss Me Deadly (1955) starring Ralph Meeker and Leigh Snowden (above) at 9:45 p.m. July 10 as part of its film noir festival, Summer of Darkness. A viewers guide for t... Read full article
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Quotes from
Christina Bailey: You have only one real lasting love.
Mike Hammer: Now who could that be?
Christina Bailey: You. You're one of those self-indulgent males who thinks about nothing but his clothes, his car, himself. Bet you do push-ups every morning just to keep your belly hard.
Christina Bailey: Get me to that bus stop and forget you ever saw me. If we don't make it to the bus stop...
Mike Hammer: We will.
Christina Bailey: If we don't, remember me.
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Facts about
Although Victor Saville is credited as Executive Producer and director Robert Aldrich is credited only as producer, in reality Aldrich had it written into his contract that he had complete control over the picture and it would be made the way he wanted it, specifically stipulating that his decisions could not be overruled by any studio representative.
The first time Mike listens to Christina Bailey's radio, the piece playing is the first movement of Schubert's Eight Symphony ("Unfinished"). The second time he listens, the first movement to Brahms' First String Quartet is playing.
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