Movie Details:
| Based on | Kiss the Girls by James Patterson |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Release date | October 3, 1997 |
| Running time | 1hr 55min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Morgan Freeman Ashley Judd Cary Elwes Tony Goldwyn Jay O. Sanders |
| Directed by | Gary Fleder |
| Screenplay by | David Klass |
| Produced by | David Brown Joe Wizan Starring |
| Cinematography by | Aaron Schneider |
| Edited by | Armen Minasian Harvey Rosenstock William Steinkamp |
| Music by | Mark Isham |
| Production Company | Rysher Entertainment |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Morgan Freeman as Detective Alex Cross
- Ashley Judd as Dr. Kate McTiernan
- Cary Elwes as Detective Nick Ruskin
- Alex McArthur as Detective Davey Sikes
- Bill Nunn as Detective John Sampson
- Jeremy Piven as Detective Henry Castillo
- Brian Cox as Chief Hatfield
- Jay O. Sanders as Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Kyle Craig
- Tony Goldwyn as Dr. William Rudolph
- William Converse-Roberts as Dr. Wick Sachs
- Roma Maffia as Dr. Ruocco
- Richard T. Jones as Seth Samuel
- Gina Ravera as Naomi Cross
- Heidi Schanz as Megan Murphy
- Tatyana Ali as Janelle Cross
- Mena Suvari as Coty Pierce
- Anna Maria Horsford as Vickie Cross
- Helen Martin as Nana Maybellene Cross
Storyline:
The story follows Dr. Alex Cross, who travels to Durham, North Carolina, after learning that his niece, Naomi, has gone missing. Upon arrival, he discovers that multiple young women have disappeared in the area. While investigating, Cross collaborates with local police and learns about a serial kidnapper known as “Casanova,” who has been abducting women and holding them captive.
During his investigation, Cross encounters Kate McTiernan, one of Casanova’s victims who manages to escape from captivity. After her harrowing experience, Kate joins forces with Cross to help track down the kidnapper. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of deceit and danger, ultimately leading to a climactic confrontation with Casanova.
About Movie:
Kiss the Girls is an American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Gary Fleder and based on James Patterson’s best-selling novel of the same name. The film stars Morgan Freeman as Dr. Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist and detective, alongside Ashley Judd as Kate McTiernan and Cary Elwes as the antagonist, Casanova.
Kiss the Girls premiered at the Deauville Film Festival in September 1997 before its wide release in the United States. The film opened to moderate box office success, earning approximately $60.5 million domestically against a budget of around $27 million. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its performances and suspenseful storytelling.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $27 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $60.5 million |
