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Movie Info

Release Date: July 25, 1980
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (25)
Genres:
Thriller Mystery Horror
Budget: $6,500,000
Revenue: $31,899,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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83%
Tomatometer
74
74/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
1,090 votes
7.0/10
IMDb
56,087 votes
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Dressed to Kill

1980

"Secrets unveiled, danger dressed to impress."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Vestida para matar? 🇮🇹 IT: Vestito per uccidere? 🇯🇵 JA: 殺しのドレス? 🇰🇷 KO: 드레스드 투 킬? 🇨🇳 ZH: 剃刀邊緣? All international titles (25) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Available in Romania on Amazon Prime Video

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Box Office

Budget: $6,500,000
Revenue: $31,899,000
Profit $25,399,000
ROI +390.8% (4.9x)

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Dressed to Kill is directed by Brian De Palma .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Dressed to Kill

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  • Brian De Palma used a variety of camera techniques, including split diopter shots, to create a sense of disorientation and tension throughout the film.

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  • Michael Caine's character, Dr. Robert Elliott, was originally intended to be a more overtly villainous figure, but Caine's portrayal added layers of complexity.

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  • Angie Dickinson's performance in the film was so compelling that it is often cited as a significant influence on the portrayal of strong female characters in subsequent thrillers.

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  • The character of Liz Blake, played by Nancy Allen, is known for her distinctive fashion choices, which serve to highlight her transformation throughout the film.

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  • In one scene, a reflection of a character can be seen in a mirror, suggesting an alternate perspective that contributes to the film's themes of duality and perception.

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  • A continuity error occurs during the film's climax when a character can be seen holding a different object in successive shots without explanation.

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