Kiss Me Deadly poster

Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

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

7.219551h 46mEN
MysteryThrillerCrime

Directed by Robert Aldrich

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

EN

Release

April 28, 1955

Director

Robert Aldrich

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 fo...

Cast

Ralph Meeker

Ralph Meeker

Mike Hammer

Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

Dr. G.E. Soberin

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Carl Evello

Juano Hernández

Juano Hernández

Eddie Yeager

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Lt. Pat Murphy

Marian Carr

Marian Carr

Friday

Maxine Cooper

Maxine Cooper

Velda

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Christina Bailey

Gaby Rodgers

Gaby Rodgers

Lily Carver

Nick Dennis

Nick Dennis

Nick

Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert

Sugar Smallhouse

Jack Elam

Jack Elam

Charlie Max

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kiss Me Deadly (1955), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kiss Me Deadly. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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