The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Renny Harlin

Writer (WGA):

Shane Black (written by)

Release Date:

11 October 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Eight years ago she lost her memory. Now, a detective must help her remember the past before it buries them both. What's forgotten is not always gone.

Plot:

A women suffering from amnesia begins to recover her memories after trouble from her past finds her again.

Plot Keywords:

Amnesia | Self Loathing | Hidden Gun | Blood | Wetting Pants

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Geena Davis	...	Samantha Caine / Charly Baltimore
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Mitch Henessey
Yvonne Zima	...	Caitlin Caine
Craig Bierko	...	Timothy
Tom Amandes	...	Hal
Brian Cox	...	Dr. Nathan Waldman
Patrick Malahide	...	Leland Perkins
David Morse	...	Luke / Daedalus
Joseph McKenna	...	One-Eyed Jack
Melina Kanakaredes	...	Trin
Dan Warry-Smith	...	Raymond
Kristen Bone	...	Girl #1
Jennifer Pisana	...	Girl #2
Rex Linn	...	Man in Bed
Alan North	...	Earl

MPAA:

Rated R for a substantial amount of strong bloody violence, and for strong language.

Runtime:

120 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | Iceland:16 | Australia:M (TV rating) | USA:R (certificate #34389) | South Korea:18 | Philippines:PG-13 | UK:15 (2008) | Malaysia:18SG | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Company:

Forge

Trivia:

The song "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" by 'Vaughn Monroe (I)' plays in Samantha's car radio. It also featured at the end of Die Hard 2 (1990) also directed by Renny Harlin.

Goofs:

Boom mic visible: During the scene in the train station, Charly has a beer at the bar. When Timothy begins to speak with her, an orange mic (and extender) are visible in the lower right-hand portion of the screen. You can see it in two different shots. It is present on the DVD and the video.

Quotes:

Mitch Henessey: You foxy bitch.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008)

Soundtrack:

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Definite must see for all action fans.

Why this movie did so poorly is beyond me. With movies like the Waterboy and anything else Sandler does making millions, you have this true gem of a film. Geena Davis is radiant and I feel, convincing in a very physical action role. Step aside Sigourney. Samuel L. Jackson is and always an asset to what ever project he works on.

Sit back and enjoy. But with all movies of this genre ,place tongue firmly in cheek, because "WHOA", there's some stretching going on in here.

A true action fans delight. 8 out of 10.