The Kiss of Death (1977): Cast
The Kiss of Death is a 1977 romantic drama directed by Mike Leigh, starring David Threlfall as Trevor, John Wheatley and Angela Curran. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Birmingham
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kiss of Death About?
The premise of The Kiss of Death without spoilers.
Trevor, an extremely shy undertaker’s assistant, constantly shadows his best friend Ronnie on nights out. When Ronnie brings his girlfriend Sandra to the pub, she introduces Trevor to her confident friend Linda. After a hesitant courtship, Linda finally convinces Trevor to join her at a disco; he refuses to dance, leaving Linda to spin the night away with Ronnie.
The Kiss of Death Cast & Characters
David Threlfall leads the cast as Trevor, with John Wheatley as Ronnie and Angela Curran as Sandra. Directed by Mike Leigh; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Leigh
- David Threlfall as Trevor
- John Wheatley as Ronnie
- Angela Curran as Sandra
- Kay Adshead as Linda
Also Starring in The Kiss of Death
· 11 more- Christine Moore Mrs Bodger
- Marlene Sidaway Christine
- Pamela Austin Trevor's Mum
- Clifford Kershaw Mr Gartside
- Frank McDermott Mr Bodger
- Eileen Denison Mrs Ball
- Brian Pollitt Doctor
- Phillip Ryland Froggy
- Karen Petrie WPC
- Elizabeth Ann Ogden Bridesmaid
- Elizabath Hauck Shoe Shop Customer
More from Mike Leigh
More films directed by Mike Leigh, best-rated first: Secrets & Lies, Life Is Sweet, Naked and Topsy-Turvy.
Cars in The Kiss of Death
16 cars on screen, including the 1971 Coleman Milne Cardinal and the 1971 Coleman Milne Dorchester.
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1971 Coleman Milne Cardinal Important role -
1971 Coleman Milne Dorchester Important role -
1976 Ford Cortina MkIII Important role -
1972 Ford Escort Estate MkI Important role
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The Kiss of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Kiss of Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kiss of Death?
The Kiss of Death runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Kiss of Death released?
The Kiss of Death was released on January 11, 1977.
Who directed The Kiss of Death?
The Kiss of Death was directed by Mike Leigh.
More films by Mike Leigh Who is in the cast of The Kiss of Death?
The Kiss of Death stars David Threlfall as Trevor, John Wheatley as Ronnie and Angela Curran as Sandra, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Kiss of Death have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kiss of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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