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A Kiss Before Dying

Based On the book by Ira Levin

A Kiss Before Dying is a 1956 American color film noir directed by Gerd Oswald in his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Lawrence Roman based on Ira Levin's 1953 novel of the same name, which won the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. The film stars Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Mary Astor and Joanne Woodward in one of her first film roles. It was remade in 1991 under the same title.

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Release date:
1956
Director:
Gerd Oswald
Cast:
Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward, Mary Astor
Genre:
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of A Kiss Before Dying
The Book · 1953

A Kiss Before Dying

Ira Levin

★ 3.2 / 5 5 ratings · Open Library
Poster for A Kiss Before Dying
The Film · 1956

A Kiss Before Dying

Gerd Oswald

★ 6.7 / 10 5,013 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 3 years after publication.

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