Kiss Daddy Goodnight

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Kiss Daddy Goodnight
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Ily Huemer
Written by
  • Peter Ily Huemer
  • Michael Gabrieli
Produced by
  • Maureen O'Brien
  • William Ripka
Starring
Cinematography
  • Bobby Bukowski
  • Doug Cooper
Edited byIla von Hasperg
Music byDon King
Production
company
Beast of Eden Productions
Distributed byUpfront Films
Release dates
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Kiss Daddy Goodnight is a 1987 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Peter Ily Huemer. It stars Uma Thurman in her film debut, and Steve Buscemi in a small role. [1] [2]

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Plot

Laura is a model who obtains additional income by picking up men, slipping them a mickey, and robbing them. She has a friendship with her neighbor William Tilden. Sid tracks Laura down in search of her ex Johnny, with whom he wishes to start a band.

Cast

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References

  1. "Kiss Daddy Goodnight". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  2. "Kiss Daddy Goodnight". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2020-09-09.