A Kiss for a Killer
Une manche et la belle
Synopsis
In Nice, a wealthy widow is charmed by a young man who marries her and manages her finances. He soon starts an affair with her secretary, who proves to be even more ruthless than he is.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cine Pallas
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Annette Wademant, François Boyer
- Original Score
- Paul Durand
- Original Title
- Une manche et la belle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Annette Wademant, François Boyer, Henri Verneuil, James Hadley Chase
Paul Durand
Christian Matras
Louisette Hautecœur
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Henri Verneuil
Writer
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Annette Wademant
Screenplay
François Boyer
Screenplay
Paul Durand
Original Music Composer
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kiss for a Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Kiss for a Killer about?
In Nice, a wealthy widow is charmed by a young man who marries her and manages her finances. He soon starts an affair with her secretary, who proves to be even more ruthless than he is.
Who directed A Kiss for a Killer?
A Kiss for a Killer was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in A Kiss for a Killer?
The principal cast of A Kiss for a Killer includes Henri Vidal, Mylène Demongeot, Isa Miranda, Jean-Loup Philippe, Simone Bach.
When was A Kiss for a Killer released and how long is it?
A Kiss for a Killer was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Kiss for a Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kiss for a Killer was composed by Paul Durand.
Is A Kiss for a Killer based on a book or true story?
A Kiss for a Killer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Hadley Chase".