Kiss of a Stranger (1999)

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Nova, a rising TV personality, after declaring that all handsome men in L.A. are gay, falls for a hunky stranger who is totally smitten with her - so she thinks. Her sexy stranger disappears without a trace. Her grief over unexplained deaths in her social circle is only made worse when we find that she is carrying the stranger's baby. The plot thickens and the anxiety is great as Nova struggles to find out who this stranger is and why he is stalking her.

Introduction
"Kiss of a Stranger" is a drama movie launched in 1999, directed by Sam Irvin and including Mariel Hemingway, Dyan Cannon and David Carradine. The movie tells the thrilling story of a famous actress, who is all-consumed by revenge after her life takes an abrupt and drastic turn.

Plot
The movie follows the journey of Moira Davis (Mariel Hemingway), a famous Hollywood actress. Davis's life takes an extreme turn when, at the peak of her profession, she mistakenly strikes and kills a pedestrian while dui. The victim ends up being the wife of a high-powered attorney named Mitchell Fane (David Carradine).

In worry of a scandal that may end her profession, Davis makes a drastic choice to hide the evidence. The effective cover-up, however, results in a complicated chain of occasions, driving Davis further into the web of deceptiveness and lies. With her profession hanging by a thread, Davis ends up being consumed with the widower, Mitchell Fane.

Twist of Events
Unknowingly, Fane falls for Davis, unaware of her participation in his better half's death. At the same time, Davis involves herself with a good-looking complete stranger (Corbin Bernsen), with whom she shares an enthusiastic kiss. As Davis gets tangled in her psychological chaos, mix of regret, control and desire, her intents get blurred and things get perplexingly made complex.

Climax
Nevertheless, Davis's past actions do not stay hidden for long. The reality is quickly uncovered by an assertive chatter writer, Valerie Hill (Dyan Cannon), who is notorious for digging deep into celebs' lives. Meanwhile, Davis grows progressively paranoid and unsteady. The exposure of her reality leads Davis's life into a further downward spiral, culminating with awful effects.

Conclusion
"Kiss of a Stranger" is a gripping drama that checks out styles of popularity, scandal, adjustment, deceptiveness and fascination. With its suspenseful and twisted plot intertwined with the world of Hollywood, the movie presented a thrilling trip from start to complete. The efficiencies of the cast were likewise applauded, specifically the extreme representation by Mariel Hemingway of a star trapped in her own web of deceit. The movie paints a telling photo of the dark side of fame, unraveling how one error can trigger a cause and effect that shatters lives. The layered narrative and the brilliant performances of the cast make "Kiss of a Stranger" a really appealing watch.

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