Nicolas Cage and Samuel L. Jackson Shined in This Forgotten ‘90s Remake of a Classic Film Noir

1947’s Kiss of Death delivered shock value in ways few film noirs had during the era. The gritty urban landscape depicted in the Henry Hathaway picture broke from the Hays Code by featuring a criminal hero trying to achieve redemption. Additionally, it would be widely remembered for Richard Widmark’s breakout performance as a sadistic sociopath with traits identical to classic Batman villains, including the Joker. Though the original story has been adapted on a number of occasions, the ‘90s remake was ironically closer to the original because the supporting players steal the show away from the lead.