Kiss Me Deadly movie poster

Kiss Me Deadly

"Blood red kisses! White hot thrills! Mickey Spillane’s latest H-bomb!"

April 28, 1955 1h 46m 7.2/10 (399 votes)

Originally released in 1955. Kiss Me Deadly is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Robert Aldrich.

Starring Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, and Paul Stewart

Synopsis

One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thugs waylay them and force his car to crash. When Hammer returns to semi-consciousness, he hears Christina being tortured until she dies. Hammer, both for vengeance and in hopes that "something big" is behind it all, decides to pursue the case.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (399 votes)
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Budget $410K Production budget
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Box Office $726K 1.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$410,000
Revenue
$726,000

Production Companies

  • Parklane Pictures Inc.
  • United Artists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiss Me Deadly about?

One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thugs waylay them and force his car to crash. When ...

Who directed Kiss Me Deadly?

Kiss Me Deadly was directed by Robert Aldrich.

How long is Kiss Me Deadly?

Kiss Me Deadly has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Kiss Me Deadly released?

Kiss Me Deadly was released on April 28, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kiss Me Deadly?

The main cast of Kiss Me Deadly includes Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernández, Wesley Addy.

Is Kiss Me Deadly worth watching?

Kiss Me Deadly has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 399 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.