Kiss of Death (1995)
“Little Junior Brown. He rules the streets. He owns the game. But he doesn't own all of the players.”
Jimmy Kilmartin's an ex-con who's trying to go straight. But he can't say no to a quick driving job because his so-called friend's life is threatened. The job is for Little Junior Brown, a violent and powerful villain. When things go wrong, Jimmy is left to do the time, and his whole life is turned upside-down, but if that wasn't enough, the cops won't leave Jimmy alone when he gets out... They want Little Junior Brown.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Barbet Schroeder, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring David Caruso, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
David Caruso
as Jimmy Kilmartin
Nicolas Cage
as Little Junior Brown
Samuel L. Jackson
as Calvin Hart
Helen Hunt
as Bev Kilmartin
Kathryn Erbe
as Rosie Kilmartin
Stanley Tucci
as Frank Zioli
Michael Rapaport
as Ronnie Gannon
文·瑞姆斯
as Omar
Philip Baker Hall
as Big Junior Brown
Anthony Heald
as Jack Gold
Angel David
as J. J.
John Costelloe
as ClearyCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 101 min |
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