A Kiss Before Dying

Genres

Overview

Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.

Directors

James Dearden

Writers

James DeardenScreenplay

Cast

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Matt Dillon

Jonathan Corliss

Sean Young

Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson

Max von Sydow

Thor Carlsson

Diane Ladd

Mrs. Corliss

James Russo

Dan Corelli