Kiss of Death

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mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Nov 4 Film noir masterpiece. Mature is exceptional as Nick Bianco a criminal with a code of honor that he has to break when a family crisis gives him no other choice. Widmark absolutely kills as psychopath Tommy Udo, someone you don't want to run a foul of , especially if you snitch. See more Ted B @Movieaddicted 08/09/2024 3.5 stars This did not seem like much of a film noir to me. On the other hand, it was a pretty well-done thriller/crime drama. Victor Mature carried the acting load quite well as a convicted felon released from prison because of all the help (squealing) he did to convict his gang and others. This 'squealing' included Richard Widmark (in his debut role), who was excellent as the most evil gangster you've seen in a 1940s-era film. The Mature character had been down and depressed in prison as his wife had committed suicide and his daughters had been put in an orphanage. This depression, for the most part, drove him to cooperate with officials. He was released from prison on parole and settled down with his daughters and a new wife. So just as he has something to live for, the evil Widmark character is now tracking him down for squealing on him. He intends to do great harm to him and his family. But the mature character has a few tricks up his sleeve. This leads to an exciting conclusion, for which I will not contribute a Spoiler Alert.... See more Ashley H @ashleyhobgood87 05/14/2023 Kiss of Death is an okay film. It is about Nick Bianco who is caught during a botched jewelry heist. Victor Mature and Brian Donlevy give decent performances. The script is a little slow in places. Henry Hathaway did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama. See more deke p @RT96675217 07/29/2022 1947 ! Noir. COLEEN GRAY adorable!, WIDMARK as giggling evil criminal killer, MITCHUM! as 'snitcher'. BRIAN DONLEVY as good DA. Good heroic ending. BUT, these 2 kids, like most all little child actors of the 40s, 50s, 60s... terrible phoney annoying actors. Todays childrens actors much better. I'll give it 5 stars, cuz COLEEN, etc. . & critics gave it high rating too. Saw again on the TV movies channel, 7-10-22 See more william d @acsdoug 04/25/2022 I liked this film, although I'm not sure I would classify it as "noir." Richard Widmark makes the movie. Along with his performance in Roadhouse he definitely proved he was one of cinema's all-time great bad guys. See more 01/23/2022 Kiss of Death might be a film noir movie, but it does not feel like one to me. The story is about a convicted criminal who turns police informant. He wants to live a life of normalcy with his wife and two kids. It is a good movie and all. However, it is not on my list of top favorites, even though it is entertaining to watch. See more Read all reviews

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