Main Cast: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Michael Madsen, Jonathan Gries, Pat Mulligan, Nick Dimitri, Michael Greene
Release Year: 1989
Country: US
Run Time: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
In his film debut, novice director John Dahl (who would later make The Last Seduction), weaves a quirky tale of love, murder and deception. Jack Andrews (Val Kilmer), a seedy private detective is hired by Fay Forrester (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer), to help her fake her own death in a clever scheme to escape from her mob pursuers, whom she double-crossed stealing money she had been sent to pick up, and are now intent on killing her. There then ensues a series of complicated plot-twists, double-crosses and surprises as Fay and Jack race each other to escape the mobsters, who have found them, and to get the money before the other does. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
Review
Kill Me Again -- aptly titled in reference to some amusing and complex plot devices -- is at times somewhat clumsy and unbelievable, but is saved by its unexpected and surprising conclusion and by the performance of Val Kilmer. Kilmer can be wooden at times, but is mostly charming and believable as Jack. Joanne Whalley-Kilmer is excellent in her role of the seductive, deceptive lady on the run. Kill Me Again, while derivative in some respects, gives an interesting twist to familiar material and is both an amusing send-up of the entire genre and a genuinely engrossing crime thriller. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
Bibi Besch - Jack's Secretary; Michael Sharrett - Tim, the Motel Clerk; Jim Boeke - Javonovitch; Stanley Brown - 7-11 Motel Clerk; Joseph Carberry - Jonesy; Roy Kieffer - Hilton Desk Clerk; Lee Wilkof - Big Jim; Molly Flanegin - Gossipy Motel Clerk; Jeff Smolek - Chase Patrolman; Duane Tucker - Collection Agent #2; Jeri Arredondo - Indian Girl; Carol Lewis
Credit
Scott Cameron - Associate Producer, Carol Lewis - Associate Producer, Carol Lewis - Casting, Jeff Smolek - Choreography, Steve Golin - Co-producer, Sigurjon Sighvatsson - Co-producer, David Warfield - Co-producer, Terry Dresbach - Costume Designer, John Dahl - Director, Eric L. Beason - Editor, Frank E. Jimenez - Editor, Jonathan P. Shaw - Editor, Michael Kuhn - Executive Producer, Nigel Sinclair - Executive Producer, William Olvis - Composer (Music Score), Michelle Minch - Production Designer, Jacques Steyn - Cinematographer, Danny Costa - Stunts, Wally Rose - Stunts, John Dahl - Screenwriter, David Warfield - Screenwriter
Fay Forrester (Whalley) is an attractive young woman who wants to escape from her abusive boyfriend Vince (Madsen). She hires Jack Andrews (Kilmer), a second class private investigator, to arrange her "death". She wants to restart her life with a new identity and the money she got from helping Vince commit robberies. Due to Jack's financial problems, he joins Fay after her fake death. Unfortunately, Vince finds out that Fay is still alive. The hunt for Jack, Fay and the money begins.
