Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die

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Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die

1966
Movie
106 min
Italian

In this spoof of spy films, CIA agent, Kelly, is in Rio De Janeiro spying on a wealthy industrialist, David Ardonian, who secretly plans to turn the world sterile and repopulate it with his harem. UK spy, Susan Fleming, helps Kelly.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Henry LevinGenres: Action, Thriller, Spy

Plot Summary

A former American agent, Bob Fleming, is pulled back into the espionage world when several top scientists mysteriously die. He discovers they were all working on a top-secret project for a shadowy organization known only as 'The Factory.' Fleming must race against time to uncover the organization's deadly plot and prevent them from unleashing a devastating biological weapon on the world.

Critical Reception

Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die is a stylish, albeit somewhat convoluted, spy thriller from the mid-1960s that capitalized on the popularity of the James Bond franchise. While it features some exciting action sequences and a glamorous international setting, it is often criticized for its convoluted plot and over-the-top villainy. However, it remains a notable entry in the spy genre of its era, offering a blend of action, intrigue, and period charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and stylish visuals.

  • Criticized for a confusing and often nonsensical plot.

  • Seen as a competent, if uninspired, entry in the spy genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Italy, with scenes filmed in Rome, Venice, and Naples, contributing to its international spy thriller aesthetic.

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