The Kiss of Death
1977, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.
Trevor is an extremely shy undertaker's assistant. He always tags along with his good friend Ronnie, when he goes to the pub with his girlfriend Sandra. Sandra introduces Trevor to her more forward friend Linda. Linda has a difficult time getting Trevor to go out with her, but she finally gets him to go to a disco; he won't dance, so Linda dances with Ronnie.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Kiss of Death is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 10 January 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mike Leigh
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The Kiss of Death: quick answers
What should I watch before The Kiss of Death?
Watch Hard Labour (1973) and Nuts in May (1976) first.
What comes after The Kiss of Death?
Next in the series: Abigail's Party (1977), Who's Who (1979), and Home Sweet Home (1982).
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How long is The Kiss of Death?
The Kiss of Death runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Kiss of Death have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Kiss of Death on?
The Kiss of Death is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Kiss of Death?
If you liked The Kiss of Death, try Prescription for Love, Borrowed Hearts, The Hunchback.
Who directed The Kiss of Death?
The Kiss of Death (1977) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars David Threlfall, Kay Adshead, Angela Curran.