A Kiss Before Dying
“He had looks, charm ... and killer instincts.”
Synopsis
A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
A Kiss Before Dying Official Trailer #1 - Robert Wagner Movie (1956) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-16
Top Cast
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Robert Wagner
Bud Corliss
Jeffrey Hunter
Gordon Grant
Virginia Leith
Ellen Kingship
Joanne Woodward
Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship
Mary Astor
Mrs. Corliss
George Macready
Leo Kingship
Robert Quarry
Dwight Powell
Howard Petrie
Howard Chesser, Chief of Police
Molly McCart
Annabelle Koch
Marlene Felton
Medical Student
Bill Walker
Bill, the Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- A Kiss Before Dying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Crown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Oswald
Lawrence Roman, Ira Levin
Lionel Newman
Lucien Ballard
George A. Gittens
Robert L. Jacks
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Roman
Screenplay
Gerd Oswald
Director
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
George A. Gittens
Editor
Robert L. Jacks
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kiss Before Dying
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Kiss Before Dying about?
A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.
Who directed A Kiss Before Dying?
A Kiss Before Dying was directed by Gerd Oswald.
Who stars in A Kiss Before Dying?
The principal cast of A Kiss Before Dying includes Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward, Mary Astor.
When was A Kiss Before Dying released and how long is it?
A Kiss Before Dying was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Kiss Before Dying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kiss Before Dying was composed by Lionel Newman.
Is A Kiss Before Dying based on a book or true story?
A Kiss Before Dying is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ira Levin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Kiss Before Dying?
A Kiss Before Dying holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).