Stanley Kubrick's second feature film, Killer's Kiss was made on a budget of $40,000, all raised by Kubrick's relatives. The black-and-white drama was shot principally at night in a variety of seedy Manhattan locations. The plot, told in an extended flashback, covers two days in the life of boxer Davy Gordon (Jamie Smith) -- he meets nightclub dancer Gloria Price (Irene Kane); the two fall in love, and decide to make their futures somewhere other than New York City. But Gloria is lusted after by her ex-employer, Vince ...
Read More
Stanley Kubrick's second feature film, Killer's Kiss was made on a budget of $40,000, all raised by Kubrick's relatives. The black-and-white drama was shot principally at night in a variety of seedy Manhattan locations. The plot, told in an extended flashback, covers two days in the life of boxer Davy Gordon (Jamie Smith) -- he meets nightclub dancer Gloria Price (Irene Kane); the two fall in love, and decide to make their futures somewhere other than New York City. But Gloria is lusted after by her ex-employer, Vince Rapallo (Frank Silvera), who not only won't take "no" for an answer but has no intention of losing her to a two-bit boxer. His machinations lead to murder, a police manhunt, and revenge in the best film noir fashion -- the very best, in fact, as Kubrick's use of real New York settings (and very ominous and sleazy New York settings at that) gives the action here a startling verisimilitude, as though we're watching a documentary, or the unfolding of actual events. The violence escalates as Davy and Rapallo find themselves going one-on-one, to the death if need be, with a climax in a warehouse filled with department store mannequins and their various component parts. Director-writer-photographer-editor Kubrick wasn't pleased with the studio-imposed ending added by its distributor (United Artists), but that compromise was a lot more logical and satisfying than the filmmaker's intended denouement. Irene Kane, who played the female lead, subsequently achieved success as TV commentator and journalist Chris Chase; also appearing in the film is Kubrick's then-wife Ruth Sobotka. And Frank Silvera, who plays the villain, was among the most prominent black actors working in theater and films during the 1950s, and eventually achieved stardom on television a dozen years later with his role on the NBC series The High Chapparal. Bruce Eder, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Killer's Kiss [Dvd] to cart. $4.51, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1999.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. All our items come in the original case with artwork, though manuals and slipcovers are not always guaranteed to be included as these items are donated goods and will show some wear and tear from normal use. Jewel cases will be included but may be damaged and/or cracked. We typically resurface discs that are visibly scratched prior to shipping, but we do not test disc(s). Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Thank you for shopping with Goodwill Colorado! Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Add this copy of Killer's Kiss to cart. $4.51, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by MGM (Video & DVD).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Alec Rubin, David Vaughan, Skippy Adelman, Barbara Brand, Felice Orlandi, Shaun O'Brien (II), Mike Dana, Jerry Jarret, Irene... Good. 1955 Run time: 67. Case is scratched but disc is in perfect condition. Ex price sticker on case. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Add this copy of Killer's Kiss to cart. $5.99, very good condition, Sold by Salzer's Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from ventura, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by MGM (Video & DVD).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Skippy Adelman, David Vaughan, Barbara Brand, Shaun O'Brien (II), Felice Orlandi, Mike Dana, Jerry Jarret, Irene Kane, Jamie... Very good. 1955 Run time: 67.
Add this copy of Killer's Kiss [Dvd] to cart. $6.01, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1999.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. May have very light or no surface scratches. Case and cover artwork are included but may show minimal signs of wear. If applicable: Digital copy or ultraviolet codes may be expired or not included. Slipcover may not be included.
Add this copy of Killer's Kiss to cart. $23.91, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2022.
Add this copy of Killer's Kiss to cart. $29.99, very good condition, Sold by BADBOOKS rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by MGM.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Frank Silvera, Jamie Smith, Irene Kane, Jerry Jarret, Michael Dana. Very good in very good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 67 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1955.