Killer's Kiss is a 1955 film written and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film's plot is a film noir thriller that follows the intertwined lives of two characters, boxer Davey Gordon and dancer Gloria Price, and their connections to the dangerous gangster Vincent Rapallo. 

Plot

The story follows Davey Gordon (played by Jamie Smith), a young boxer struggling to make a living in New York City. Davey is tired of his job and dreams of starting a new life away from boxing. Meanwhile, he crosses paths with Gloria Price (played by Irene Kane), a nightclub dancer trying to escape a toxic relationship with Vincent Rapallo (played by Frank Silvera), a violent gangster.

Davey and Gloria meet by chance and begin to develop a romantic relationship. However, Vincent is jealous and threatening, putting both Davey and Gloria in danger. The plot unfolds as Davey decides to protect Gloria from the dangers that surround her.

The film explores themes of love, escape, and crime as the characters try to break free from their turbulent pasts. The storytelling is noted for its dark atmosphere and Kubrick's direction, which helped establish him as one of the great filmmakers in cinema.

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Writers: Stanley Kubrick, Howard Sackler

Producer: Stanley Kubrick

Music: Gerald Fried

Main Cast:

• Frank Silvera as Vince Rapallo
• Jamie Smith as Davey Gordon
• Irene Kane as Gloria Price
• Jerry Jarrett as Albert

Major Awards:

The film received mixed reviews from critics and did not win major Oscars or Golden Globe awards.

Box Office Gross: The film had a limited budget and did not achieve significant box office success.

Critical Reception: Killer's Kiss was Stanley Kubrick's second feature film and was shot with a very limited budget. The film was praised for its innovative cinematography and creative use of New York City locations. However, the plot was considered weak, and the performances of the actors did not receive particular acclaim. The film tells the story of a boxer, Davey Gordon, who becomes involved with a dancer, Gloria Price, and is caught in a dangerous situation with a gangster, Vince Rapallo. Although it did not achieve significant success initially, Killer's Kiss is now considered an interesting example of Kubrick's early work and independent filmmaking in the 1950s.