Prelude to a Kiss
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Directed by | Norman René |
Produced by | Gruskoff/Levy Company |
Written by | Craig Lucas |
Starring | Alec Baldwin Meg Ryan Sydney Walker Ned Beatty Kathy Bates Patty Duke Stanley Tucci |
Music by | Howard Shore |
Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date(s) | 10 July 1992 |
Running time | 105 min. |
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Prelude to a Kiss is an 1992 American (fantasy/romantic) film that tells the story of a couple that falls in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.
It was directed by Norman René and adapted by Craig Lucas from his play which was commissioned and originally produced at South Coast Repertory in 1988. It starred Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan in the leading roles, and had a supporting cast featuring Ned Beatty, Kathy Bates, Patty Duke, Stanley Tucci and Sydney Walker.
"Prelude to a Kiss", which was used for the opening credits and whose theme is heard throughout the film, is also a torch song by Duke Ellington.