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If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

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

19916.11h 28m

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?

Directed by William Dear
Written by Darren Star, Fred Dekker
Box Office0Revenue: $7.8M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

francekidnappingspyjames bond spoofspy spoofinternational intrigue

About If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill is a action, comedy film released in 1991 exploring themes of france, kidnapping, spy, james bond spoof, spy spoof, international intrigue. Directed by William Dear, it stars Richard Grieco, Gabrielle Anwar, Roger Rees. 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?

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