Kiss Shot
Synopsis
A struggling, single mom with a precocious young daughter also has an unpaid mortgage. She falls back on her pool-playing skills to pay off her debts. But just as she plays her way into a big money tournament, a globe-trotting ladies' man threatens to disrupt her life with her daughter and her peace of mind. Suddenly, everything's riding on a single shot.
Top Cast
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Whoopi Goldberg
Sarah Collins
Dennis Franz
Max Fleischer
Tasha Scott
Jenny
David Marciano
Rick Powell
Teddy Wilson
Billy Tatum
Dorian Harewood
Kevin Merrick
Adilah Barnes
Amanda Gilbert
Charles Branklyn
Phyllis Coates
Richard Dupell
Robert Ernst
Eva Gholson
Michael Halton
Chuck L. Hilbert
Kathryn Keats
Joe Lerer
Drew Letchworth
Ivars Mikelson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Kleinschmitt
- Original Score
- Steve Dorff
- Original Title
- Kiss Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Jerry London Productions, Whoop, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
Carl Kleinschmitt
Steve Dorff
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry London
Director
Carl Kleinschmitt
Writer
Steve Dorff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss Shot
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What is Kiss Shot about?
A struggling, single mom with a precocious young daughter also has an unpaid mortgage. She falls back on her pool-playing skills to pay off her debts. But just as she plays her way into a big money tournament, a globe-trotting ladies' man threatens to disrupt her life with her daughter and her peace of mind. Suddenly, everything's riding on a single shot.
Who directed Kiss Shot?
Kiss Shot was directed by Jerry London.
Who stars in Kiss Shot?
The principal cast of Kiss Shot includes Whoopi Goldberg, Dennis Franz, Tasha Scott, David Marciano, Teddy Wilson.
When was Kiss Shot released and how long is it?
Kiss Shot was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss Shot was composed by Steve Dorff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss Shot?
Kiss Shot holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).