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6.1 / 10(185 votes)IMDbPG-1319911h 28m$7.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

If Looks Could Kill

“He's having the adventure of someone else's life.”

Synopsis

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 15, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7.8M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Dear
Screenplay & Story
Darren Star
Original Score
David Foster
Original Title
If Looks Could Kill
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Worldwide Gross
$7.8M
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Dear

Screenplay & Story

Darren Star, Fred Dekker

Original Score & Music

David Foster

Director of Photography

Douglas Milsome

Film Editing

John F. Link

Department Leadership Roster

William Dear

William Dear

Director

Darren Star

Darren Star

Screenplay

Douglas Milsome

Director of Photography

David Foster

David Foster

Original Music Composer

John F. Link

Editor

Guy J. Comtois

Production Design

Mary E. McLeod

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About If Looks Could Kill

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is If Looks Could Kill about?

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

Who directed If Looks Could Kill?

If Looks Could Kill was directed by William Dear.

Who stars in If Looks Could Kill?

The principal cast of If Looks Could Kill includes Richard Grieco, Gabrielle Anwar, Roger Rees, Linda Hunt, Robin Bartlett.

When was If Looks Could Kill released and how long is it?

If Looks Could Kill was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

How much did If Looks Could Kill make at the box office?

If Looks Could Kill grossed $7.8M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for If Looks Could Kill?

The original motion picture soundtrack for If Looks Could Kill was composed by David Foster.

What is the age rating and content advisory for If Looks Could Kill?

If Looks Could Kill holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).