Kill Me, Deadly is a 2015 American historical fiction neo-noir mystery black comedy film starring Kirsten Vangsness, Lesley-Anne Down, and Joe Mantegna.[1] It is based on a 2009 play by Bill Robens.[2]

Kill Me, Deadly
Film poster
Directed byDarrett Sanders
Written byBill Robens (play and screenplay)
Story byBill Robens
Produced byKelsey Hendrix
Phinneas Kiyomura
Dean Lemont
John Money
Bill Robens
Darrett Sanders
Wendi West
Starring
CinematographyNicholas Trikonis
Edited byDarrett Sanders
Music byBill Newlin
Distributed byIndican Pictures
Release date
  • February 13, 2015 (2015-02-13) (Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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In 1947, hard-boiled detective Charlie Nickels' client is murdered and her priceless diamond stolen. The investigation forces him to do the one thing he swore to never do again: trust a dame.

Cast

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Production

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TBA

Reception

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Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter felt that "it lacks the genuine wit that would elevate it to the level of the best of countless cinematic parodies that have preceded it."[3] Gary Goldstein of Los Angeles Times says it was "The deft black-and-white photography, clever editing and strong production, costume and art design deserve shout-outs as well."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Hipes, Patrick (12 February 2016). "'Kill Me, Deadly' Trailer: 'Criminal Minds' Crew's Noir Comedy Gets April 1 Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  2. ^ Scheck, Frank (5 April 2016). "'Kill Me, Deadly': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  3. ^ Scheck, Frank (5 April 2016). "'Kill Me, Deadly': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  4. ^ Goldstein, Gary. "Review: 'Kill Me, Deadly' takes a fun shot at a 1940s-style Hollywood mystery". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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