A Kiss Before Dying

He had looks, charm ... and killer instincts.

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A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.

Released: Apr 20, 1956

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Robert Wagner

Bud Corliss

Jeffrey Hunter

Gordon Grant

Virginia Leith

Ellen Kingship

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