The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Long Kiss Goodnight

1996 · 121 min · EN · R · 6.6 (1,347 votes)
Dir. Renny Harlin · Starring Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko, Tom Amandes, Brian Cox · Music Alan Silvestri

What's forgotten is not always gone.

CrimeActionMysteryThriller

Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.

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This film delivers a high-octane rush, blending explosive action with a sharp, darkly comedic edge. It's a propulsive ride through a world of espionage and forgotten identities, driven by a formidable protagonist. Expect thrilling set pieces and witty banter that keeps the energy relentlessly high, all wrapped in a classic 90s action aesthetic.

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