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If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

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

1991•1h 28m•

★6.1(177 ratings)

ActionComedy

Overview

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?

Director

Writers

Darren Star, Fred Dekker

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Main Cast

Richard Grieco

Richard Grieco

Michael Corben

Gabrielle Anwar

Gabrielle Anwar

Mariska

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Augustus Steranko

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

Ilsa Grunt

Robin Bartlett

Robin Bartlett

Patricia Grober

Carole Davis

Carole Davis

Areola Canasta

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Vendetta Galante

Michael Siberry

Michael Siberry

Richardson

Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey

Blade

Frederick Coffin

Frederick Coffin

Lt. Col. Larabee

Tom Rack

Tom Rack

Zigesfeld

Oliver Dear

Oliver Dear

Kent

Full Crew

Direction

Director: William Dear
Second Unit Director: Glenn Randall Jr.

Writing

Screenplay: Darren Star
Story: Fred Dekker

Production

Casting: Sharon Howard-Field
Casting: Marion Dougherty

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: David Foster

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Douglas Milsome
Steadicam Operator: Julian Chojnacki

Editing

Editor: John F. Link

Art Direction

Production Design: Guy J. Comtois
Art Direction: Réal Proulx
Set Decoration: Gilles Aird
Set Decoration: Jean Kazemirchuk

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Mary E. McLeod

Keywords

francekidnappingspyjames bond spoofspy spoofinternational intrigue

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "He's having the adventure of someone else's life."

#2

The film grossed $7.8M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 88 minutes (1h 28m).

#4

The film was directed by William Dear.

#5

The screenplay was written by Darren Star.

#6

The score was composed by David Foster.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Douglas Milsome.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0102095.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

177 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

If Looks Could Kill

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Revenue:

$7,788,597

Production Companies:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures