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Kiss the Girls

"Smart girls. Pretty girls. Missing girls."

1997-09-29 Thriller 1hr 55m

Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.

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Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.

  • Released
    1997-09-29
  • Revenue
    $60,527,873
  • Budget
    $27,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 55m
  • Genre
    Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.6
  • Production
    Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment, David Brown Productions

Crew

Gary Fleder
Director
James Patterson
Novel
Joe Wizan
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman
Det. Alex Cross
Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd
Dr. Kate McTiernan
Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes
Det. Nick Ruskin
Alex McArthur

Alex McArthur
Det. Davey Sikes
Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn
Dr. Will Rudolph
Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders
FBI Agent Kyle Craig
Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn
Det. John Sampson, LAPD
Brian Cox

Brian Cox
Chief Hatfield, Durham PD
Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones
Seth Samuel
Roma Maffia

Roma Maffia
Dr. Ruocco
Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven
Det. Henry Castillo, LAPD
Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera
Naomi Cross
William Converse-Roberts

William Converse-Roberts
Dr. Wick Sachs
Helen Martin

Helen Martin
Nana Cross
Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali
Janell Cross
Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari
Coty Pierce
Heidi Schanz

Heidi Schanz
Megan Murphy
Rick Warner

Rick Warner
Sgt. Willard
Billy Blanks

Billy Blanks
Instructor
Dianna Miranda

Dianna Miranda
Jennifer
Mary Major

Mary Major
TV Reporter
Melinda Renna

Melinda Renna
TV Reporter
Angel Harper

Angel Harper
Reporter
Alan Wilder

Alan Wilder
Reporter
Dan Cashman

Dan Cashman
Reporter
Patrick Thomas O'Brien

Patrick Thomas O'Brien
Reporter
Brenda Kincaid

Brenda Kincaid
Reporter
Lonnie McCullough

Lonnie McCullough
Reporter
Larry Cedar

Larry Cedar
Reporter
Tresha Rodriguez

Tresha Rodriguez
Reporter
Caroline Case

Caroline Case
Reporter
Loanne Bishop

Loanne Bishop
Kate's Nurse
Tim Ahern

Tim Ahern
LAPD Sergeant
W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown
Locksmith
Brian Brophy

Brian Brophy
Swim Team Manager
Michael Cutt

Michael Cutt
FBI Agent (Hospital)
Meta Golding

Meta Golding
Beautiful Girl
Sadie Stratton

Sadie Stratton
Beautiful Girl
Brandi Andres

Brandi Andres
Beautiful Girl
Dana Seltzer

Dana Seltzer
Beautiful Girl
Justina Vail Evans

Justina Vail Evans
Beautiful Girl
Nichole McAuley

Nichole McAuley
Beautiful Girl
Tricia Vessey

Tricia Vessey
Woman at Nepenthe Bar
John Cothran

John Cothran
FBI Agent at Lair
Robert Peters

Robert Peters
Agent on Robe
Jill Callahan

Jill Callahan
Female Reporter in Durham
Nancy Yee

Nancy Yee
Chinese Grandmother
Christina Ma

Christina Ma
Chinese Mother
David Cowgill

David Cowgill
Chief Resident
Weston Blakesley

Weston Blakesley
Bellman
Joe Inscoe

Joe Inscoe
Large Cop
Deborah Strang

Deborah Strang
Dianne Wainford
Robert Overmyer

Robert Overmyer
Competitive Swimmer
Boise Holmes

Boise Holmes
Basketball Player
Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford
Vicki Cross (uncredited)
Tony Donno

Tony Donno
Ethan, Kickboxer (uncredited)
Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter
Clerk in Bookstore (uncredited)
Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry
Detective (uncredited)
Anthony Backman

Anthony Backman
Competitive Swimmer (uncredited)
Jack Kyle

Jack Kyle
Competitive Swimmer (uncredited)
Lino Marrero

Lino Marrero
Basketball Player (uncredited)

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Reviews for Kiss the Girls
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A Review by Wuchak 5

Written by Wuchak on 2020-06-19

_**Starts good and becomes increasingly farfetched**_ A serial killer is loose in Durham, North Carolina, who’s actually a serial collec... read more

_**Starts good and becomes increasingly farfetched**_ A serial killer is loose in Durham, North Carolina, who’s actually a serial collector of young women. Forensic psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) ventures down from D.C. to assist in the investigation since his niece is one of the victims. He eventually teams-up with a surgeon who escaped the perpetrator’s lair (Ashley Judd). Cary Elwes and Tony Goldwyn are also on hand. “Kiss the Girls” (1997) is a detective thriller in the mold of “Silence of the Lambs” (1991) with some “Se7en” (1995) and a dash of “Scream” (1996), but less gruesome and therefore presumably more palatable to a larger audience. What I appreciate most about this flick is the lush nighttime sylvan cinematography. The cast is good as well. The first half is great for this genre, but the story gets progressively implausible from there with a muddled midsection. And then there’s the ‘big reveal’ at the end, which was predictable from the get-go. At the end of the day “Kiss the Girls” is worthwhile if you like detective thrillers and the cast, but be prepared for a wildly unrealistic tale. The sequel, “Along Came a Spider” (2001), had the same problem where the ‘big reveal’ is even more eye-rolling. The film runs 1 hour, 55 minutes, and was shot in North Carolina and Southern Cal. GRADE: C

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-09-07

Morgan Freeman is quite effective here in this adaptation of James Patterson's novel about the kidnap of the niece of this police psychologi... read more

Morgan Freeman is quite effective here in this adaptation of James Patterson's novel about the kidnap of the niece of this police psychologist/detective. Racing to her North Carolina school, "Cross" discovers pretty quickly that she is likely to be the latest in a line of youngsters abused and killed at the hands of the so-called "Casanova"! Fortunately, one of his would be victims - "Kate" (Ashley Judd) - manages to escape her captivity, and with "Cross" and time very much against them, tries to track down this murderer. It stays fairly faithful to the book and that's maybe why it doesn't quite work. The narrative is really rather dry, the dialogue all a bit too wordy and though the subject matter is quite disturbing, there isn't a great deal of menace on show for us here. "Cross" is just too clever; the clues too obscure for us but childsplay for him, and after a while that starts to grate a little. The best examples of this genre allow the audience to participate in the manhunt along with the characters. Not so much here. Freeman owns the screen, as usual, and Judd is perfectly acceptable as his feisty and determined sidekick as we head to a denouement that has just enough jeopardy to keep it interesting. There are loads of "Alex Cross" books, so I would expect more from this character - I hope this is but a bedrock for a darker and more complex sequel.

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 7

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-07-07

Not that bad of a movie. Gets involved in a sex ring. Alex Cross has to figure out if she a victim or a participant.... read more

Not that bad of a movie. Gets involved in a sex ring. Alex Cross has to figure out if she a victim or a participant.

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A Review by JPV852 8

Written by JPV852 on 2023-09-18

Watched this one again last night and still holds up as a solid 1990s crime-thriller based on the James Patterson novel with a great cast he... read more

Watched this one again last night and still holds up as a solid 1990s crime-thriller based on the James Patterson novel with a great cast headlined by Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd as well as Cary Elwes, Tony Goldwyn, Brian Cox, Jay O. Sanders and Jeremy Piven. **3.75/5**

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A Review by RalphRahal 6

Written by RalphRahal on 2024-12-14

Ashley Judd stood out with her strong performance, balancing vulnerability and determination really well. Morgan Freeman was great too, his ... read more

Ashley Judd stood out with her strong performance, balancing vulnerability and determination really well. Morgan Freeman was great too, his calm, confident presence fits perfectly in roles like this, and he definitely carried a lot of the movie’s weight. On the other hand, William Converse-Roberts, who played Dr. Wick Sachs wasn’t very convincing. For a character tied to such a disturbing element of the story, his performance lacked the intensity or depth needed to make it truly impactful. It felt like a missed opportunity to add more tension to the scene. That said, the movie overall was cool. It had a solid pace, good production values, and kept me engaged throughout. While it’s not one of those thrillers that blows you away, it’s worth a watch

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A Review by Wuchak

_**Starts good and becomes increasingly farfetched**_ A serial killer is loose in Durham, North Carolina, who’s actually a serial collector of young women. Forensic psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) ventures down from D.C. to ass...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 5

Written by Wuchak on 2020-06-19

_**Starts good and becomes increasingly farfetched**_ A serial killer is loose in Durham, North Carolina, who’s actually a serial collector of young women. Forensic psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-09-07

Morgan Freeman is quite effective here in this adaptation of James Patterson's novel about the kidnap of the niece of this police psychologist/detective. Racing to her North Carolina school, "Cross" d...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by SoSmooth1982 7

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-07-07

Not that bad of a movie. Gets involved in a sex ring. Alex Cross has to figure out if she a victim or a participant....

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by JPV852 8

Written by JPV852 on 2023-09-18

Watched this one again last night and still holds up as a solid 1990s crime-thriller based on the James Patterson novel with a great cast headlined by Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd as well as Cary El...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by RalphRahal 6

Written by RalphRahal on 2024-12-14

Ashley Judd stood out with her strong performance, balancing vulnerability and determination really well. Morgan Freeman was great too, his calm, confident presence fits perfectly in roles like this, ...

read more