If Looks Could Kill

"He's having the adventure of someone else's life."

1991 1h 28m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 185

ActionComedy

Synopsis

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Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

“He's having the adventure of someone else's life.”

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Cast

Richard Grieco
Michael Corben
Gabrielle Anwar
Mariska
Roger Rees
Augustus Steranko
Linda Hunt
Ilsa Grunt
Robin Bartlett
Patricia Grober
Carole Davis
Areola Canasta
Geraldine James
Vendetta Galante
Michael Siberry
Richardson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William Dear
Writers: Darren Star, Fred Dekker
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Dear, shot by Douglas Milsome. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Foster. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John F. Link shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Richard Grieco and Gabrielle Anwar and Roger Rees carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He's having the adventure of someone else's life.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102095 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

William Dear directs. Douglas Milsome behind the camera. David Foster scores. John F. Link cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by William Dear, shot by Douglas Milsome. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Foster. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor John F. Link shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Richard Grieco and Gabrielle Anwar and Roger Rees carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "He's having the adventure of someone else's life.".
8IMDB entry: tt0102095 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.