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Kiss of a Stranger

  • 1998
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
315
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Mariel Hemingway, Corbin Bernsen, and Dyan Cannon in Kiss of a Stranger (1998)
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After declaring that all handsome men in LA are gay, Nova falls for a sexy stranger who shortly disappears without a trace -leaving her pregnant. When her friends start dying of unexplained ... Read allAfter declaring that all handsome men in LA are gay, Nova falls for a sexy stranger who shortly disappears without a trace -leaving her pregnant. When her friends start dying of unexplained causes, she searches for the truth.After declaring that all handsome men in LA are gay, Nova falls for a sexy stranger who shortly disappears without a trace -leaving her pregnant. When her friends start dying of unexplained causes, she searches for the truth.

  • Director
    • Sam Irvin
  • Writer
    • Sam Irvin
  • Stars
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Corbin Bernsen
    • Matt Battaglia
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    315
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Irvin
    • Writer
      • Sam Irvin
    • Stars
      • Mariel Hemingway
      • Corbin Bernsen
      • Matt Battaglia
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Mariel Hemingway
    Mariel Hemingway
    • Nova Clarke
    Corbin Bernsen
    Corbin Bernsen
    • Mason
    Matt Battaglia
    Matt Battaglia
    • Nathan Leigh
    Jeff Cesario
    Jeff Cesario
    • Brian
    Robert Walden
    Robert Walden
    • Stephen Block
    John Capodice
    John Capodice
    • Detective Brown
    Jillian McWhirter
    Jillian McWhirter
    • Carla
    Marina Anderson
    Marina Anderson
    • Monica
    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Sean O'Leary
    Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon
    • Leslie
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • Buster
    Kevin Dailey
    • David
    Eliana Alexander
    Eliana Alexander
    • Angela
    • (as Eliana H. Alexander)
    Phil Redrow
    • Marty
    Marvin Braverman
    • Doctor
    David Millbern
    David Millbern
    • Announcer
    Janette Andrade
    • Popcorn Seller
    • (uncredited)
    Dree Hemingway
    Dree Hemingway
    • Funeral mourner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Irvin
    • Writer
      • Sam Irvin
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    5jamie-81

    A Strange Little Film That Will Hold One's Interest

    This film had some good moments, a good cast, and plot that hold's your interest at best. The are many flaws in this film, but it is one of those movies that are great to watch at 2:00 in the morning - when one has insomnia. Note: Dyan Cannon (at age 61) looks and sounds better than ever...
    *RoXy*

    Very Interesting.

    Nova, the star of the movie, has a show with her gay friend. They care a lot about each other. Also Nova has a popular singer mother. After a one night stand with a man who calls himself Nathan, whom Nova met at one of her mother's singing events, things turn ugly. Nova discovers she is pregnant, but after consoling with her ex-rocker, druggie father, she decides to keep the baby. Not the greatest, but worth seeing.
    7diva3000-2

    sexy and suspenseful

    Lots of surprises. Best is seeing Matt's butt. Dyan Cannon and Mariel Hemingway are great. I liked the way it made it a story not just about Mariel (Nova) but about her family and gay friend, who was well done. The father is played realistically.
    2nytebyte

    Very DUMB Movie

    I just watched this movie, and it SUCKED. Mariel Hemingway's character was written as being incredibly shallow and stupid to have done some of the things she did. Dyan Cannon was at one time an attractive woman... but in this film, I'm sorry to say I actually found her... well... LESS than attractive at times...

    Aside from prettyboy Matt Battaglia as Nathan Leigh, and the always lousy David Carradine, the acting wasn't too horrible... Corbin Bernsen did a good job with what he had to work with, and it honestly was a pleasant surprise to see Robert Walden ["Joe Rossi" from the old "Lou Grant" tv series].

    The plot takes some pretty sick, twisted, and laughable turns at times. Aside from seeing some mediocre acting in an extremely poorly written movie, watching this one was a waste of time. You'll find more entertainment on The Weather Channel.
    1rocklobster

    Too funny. Take a mediocre cast - at best -- write some dialogue for them - and do it in about 2 hours, then get a very inexpensive crew, cheap stock, cheesy sets, and shoot away.

    Too funny. Take a mediocre cast - at best -- write some dialogue for them - and do it in about 2 hours, then get a very inexpensive crew, cheap stock, cheesy sets, and shoot away.

    I like almost everything - but this was too much. The dialogue will come to you about 5 minutes before the characters get to it.The direction, which is as elementary as a high school film class, barely exists. The camera seems to be just another bad piece of this horrible film.

    I keep trying to find something nice to say about it. Well, Deborah Holland, who sings for Ms. Cannon has a pleasant voice.

    Okay, I guess it was so bad that we laughed through it all. So, it kept us watching.

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      Diana Ross and Mick Jagger were originally considered for the parts of the lead's parents.
    • Soundtracks
      Another Night Alone
      Written by Deborah Holland and Danny Jacob

      Performed by Deborah Holland

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2000 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Drop Dead
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Libra Pictures
      • Regent Entertainment
      • Shavick Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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