CrimeActionMysteryThriller

The Long Kiss Goodnight

- What's forgotten is not always gone.

An amnesiac schoolteacher (Davis) sets out to recover her identity with the help of a private detective (Jackson) when they discover a dark conspiracy. Samantha Caine, suburban homemaker, is the ideal mom to her 8 year old daughter Caitlin. She lives in Honesdale, PA, is a school teacher and makes the best Rice Krispie treats in town. But when she receives a bump on her head, she begins to remember small parts of her previous life as a lethal, top-secret agent.

Release Date : 1996-10-11

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : The Steve Tisch CompanyNew Line CinemaForge

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Samantha Caine / Charly Baltimore

Original Name : Geena Davis

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mitch Henessey

Original Name : Samuel L. Jackson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Caitlin Caine

Original Name : Yvonne Zima

Gender : Female

Character Name : Timothy

Original Name : Craig Bierko

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hal

Original Name : Tom Amandes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dr. Nathan Waldman

Original Name : Brian Cox

Gender : Male

Character Name : Leland Perkins

Original Name : Patrick Malahide

Gender : Male

Character Name : Luke / Daedalus

Original Name : David Morse

Gender : Male

Character Name : One-Eyed Jack

Original Name : Joseph McKenna

Gender : Male

Character Name : Trin

Original Name : Melina Kanakaredes

Gender : Female

Character Name : Raymond

Original Name : Dan Warry-Smith

Gender : Male

Character Name : Girl #1

Original Name : Kristen Bone

Gender : Female

Character Name : Girl #2

Original Name : Jennifer Pisana

Gender : Female

Character Name : Man in Bed

Original Name : Rex Linn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Earl

Original Name : Alan North

Gender : Male

Character Name : Todd Henessey

Original Name : Edwin Hodge

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hostage Agent

Original Name : Bill MacDonald

Gender : Male

Character Name : Alice

Original Name : Gladys O'Connor

Gender : Female

Character Name : Surveillance Man

Original Name : Frank Moore

Gender : Male

Character Name : President

Original Name : G. D. Spradlin

Gender : Male

Character Name : CIA Director

Original Name : Graham McPherson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fran Henessey

Original Name : Sharon Washington

Gender : Female

Character Name : Harry (Perkin's Aide)

Original Name : Judah Katz

Gender : Male

Character Name : Alley Agent

Original Name : Robert Thomas

Gender : Male

Character Name : Deer Lick Sentry

Original Name : John Stead

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teenage Burnout #1

Original Name : Marc Cohen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teenage Burnout #2

Original Name : Chad Donella

Gender : Male

Character Name : Operator

Original Name : Deborah Kirshenbaum

Gender : Male

Character Name : Donlevy Bum Cop

Original Name : Shawn Doyle

Gender : Male

Character Name : News Anchor

Original Name : Ken Ryan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Church Mother

Original Name : Susan Henley

Gender : Female

Character Name : Crime Scene Reporter

Original Name : Craig Eldridge

Gender : Male

Character Name : Helicopter Pilot

Original Name : Charles A. Tamburro

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Larry King

Gender : Male

Character Name : CIA Man (uncredited)

Original Name : Gerry Bamman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Intelligence Analyst Jack Wadsworth (uncredited)

Original Name : Ivar Brogger

Gender : Male

Character Name : Assassin (uncredited)

Original Name : Michael G. Brown

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bar Patron (uncredited)

Original Name : Reginald Doresa

Gender : Male

Character Name : Press Aide (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Essiembre

Gender : Male

Character Name : Church Lady (uncredited)

Original Name : Erin Gooderham

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bum Cop #2 (uncredited)

Original Name : Michael K. Jones

Gender : Male

Character Name : Caroller (uncredited)

Original Name : Carrie Loring

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sara (uncredited)

Original Name : Lisa Anita Wegner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sailor (uncredited)

Original Name : Brad Wozny

Gender : Male

Character Name : Parade Observer (uncredited)

Original Name : Sean Young

Gender : Male

Reviews

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-06-23

Fun and entertaining action flick. Sure, the effects look dated and a few unintentionally funny moments, but Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson were good together. **3.5/5**

Filipe Manuel Neto

@FilipeManuelNeto

2024-04-08

**A good action and suspense film, although with several flaws to point out.** This is a pleasant thriller, which presents us with a story that does not seem original or unusual, but that works perfectly and pleasantly entertains the audience. It all starts when a young suburban teacher, married and mother of a girl, begins to have particularly violent flashes of memory. She has amnesia, she doesn't know who she is, and the increasingly palpable prospect of a dark past leads her to investigate things further, fearing the consequences that could come to her family. In order to carry out her inquiries, she hires a private detective, who appears to be just trying to charge her as much money as possible. I prefer not to reveal much more about the script, in order not to spoil it, but the truth is that I felt, when I saw the film, that the ideas were not at all original and that I have seen some films that sound similar. Of course, considering the number of films made per year, it is a reasonably minor problem and the most important thing is whether things work as they should. In this case, the film is effective and offers the audience what it promises. Director Renny Harlin is competent enough for the job at hand, and ensures capable direction, but not without flaws. For example, he was unable to realize that the plot sounded excessively far-fetched, after a certain point, and that the film was a little long for its genre, making it advisable to make some surgical cuts in the editing room to remove fifteen or twenty minutes without notable damage. Somewhat as a result, the film has an uneven pace and sometimes wastes too much time, immobilizing the action and damaging the build-up of suspense. Considering that it is a film with a lot of action, I believe it is fair to give special praise to the work of the stunts and also the makeup, special and sound effects teams. They are the ones who help create the chases, the shootouts, the explosions and all the other incredible scenes that put the audience on the edge of their seats. Without originality, but with effectiveness and professionalism, these artists made a magnificent contribution to the film, and it must be said. Without much original material (just one or two melodies), the soundtrack includes a series of quality themes that include Muddy Waters, Patti & Labelle and other artists, as well as a beautiful song by Neneh Cherry as the final theme. The cinematography, sets and costumes are standard and only give what they have to give. Geena Davis heads a cast full of good actors. She is a creditable protagonist and a good bet, giving us a consistent interpretation. However, she is much more insecure when the plot enters the romance. She is not a good romantic actress, and does not seem to have established a very good partnership with Samuel L. Jackson. This actor, who has no difficulty with action scenes, also seems like a fish out of water if things take a turn for romance. Luckily, the film doesn't require much of that, and the actor does an essentially positive job. Craig Bierko is a competent villain, and David Morse is a good addition, even if he has little time to do anything. Brian Cox didn't have time for anything, and I honestly think he was wasted.