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 (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
Dr. G.E. Soberin: Listen to me, as if I were Cerberus barking with all his heads at the gates of hell. I will tell you where to take it, but don't... don't open the box!
Dr. G.E. Soberin: There is something sad and melancholy about trips. I always hate to go away. But one has to find some new place or it would be impossible to be sad and melancholy again.
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Facts about
The Kefauver Commission, a federal unit dedicated to investigating corrupting influences in the 1950s, singled this out as 1955's number one menace to American youth. Because of this, Robert Aldrich felt compelled to conduct a writing campaign for the free speech rights of independent film-makers.
Cloris Leachman's first theatrical film role.
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