Kill Me, Deadly

Kill Me, Deadly is a 2015 American historical fiction neo-noir mystery black comedy film starring Kirsten Vangsness, Lesley-Anne Down, and Joe Mantegna. It is based on a 2009 play by Bill Robens.

Plot

In 1947, hard-boiled detective Charlie Nickels' client is murdered and her priceless diamond stolen. The investigation forces him to do the one thing he swore to never do again: trust a dame.

Cast

Dean Lemont as Charlie Nickels
Kirsten Vangsness as Mona Livingston
Lynn Odell as Ida
Lesley-Anne Down as Lady Clairmont
Raleigh Holmes as Veronica
Nicholas S. Williams as Clive
Joe Mantegna as Bugsy Siegel
Shemar Moore as Bill the Piano Player

Reception

Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter felt that "it lacks the genuine wit that would elevate it to the level of the best of countless cinematic parodies that have preceded it." Gary Goldstein of Los Angeles Times says it was "The deft black-and-white photography, clever editing and strong production, costume and art design deserve shout-outs as well."