Hard-hitting detective Mike Hammer (Ralph Meeker) takes on thugs and atomic secrets in Robert Aldrich's fast-paced thriller KISS ME DEADLY, an adaptation of the Mickey Spillane novel. The night goes awry for Hammer soon after he picks up a scantily clad hitchhiker (Cloris Leachman). The next thing he knows, he's assaulted by a couple of goons and the sultry drifter turns up dead. As Hammer tracks down the murderers, he realizes he is involved in an international conspiracy--one that could cost him his life. Generally considered to be the best of the many films centering on Spillane's classic protagonist and lauded as a primary inspiration and building block for the French Nouvelle Vague, KISS ME DEADLY boasts nightmarish imagery, a careening, sinuous plot, and an unforgettable shock ending.

Mike Hammer investigates the murder of a knockout blonde and ends up neck-deep in a sinister conspiracy.

KISS ME DEADLY was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1999.

Additional cast includes: Marian Carr (Friday); Jerry Zinneman (Sammy); Madi Comfort (Night Club Singer); James McCallian (Super); James Seay (FBI Man); Mara McAfee (Nurse); Jesslyn Fax (Mrs. Super) and Mort Marshall.

Aspect ratio 1.85:1.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - 1.66
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer

Ralph Meeker: American Actor
Albert Dekker: American Actor
Paul Stewart: Character Actor/TV Director
Cloris Leachman: Phyllis of TV's "Phyllis" & "Mary Tyler Moore Show"
Maxine Cooper: Supporting Actress
Gaby Rodgers: 
Jack Elam: Wall-eyed character actor
Strother Martin: American Supporting Actor
Jack Lambert: Scottish Character Actor\Born 1899

Robert Aldrich: American Director

Robert Aldrich: American Director

A. I. Bezzerides: American Screenwriter

Frank DeVol: 

Michael Luciano: American Editor

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