Killer's Kiss

Killer's Kiss is a 1955 film noir directed, co-produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. He also was the cinematographer and editor of the film. Although a few reviews were mixed, reviews were more positive than Kubrick's first film (Fear and Desire).

Plot
Boxer Davy Gordon meets nightclub dancer Gloria Price. The two fall in love; but Gloria's ex-employer Vince Rapallo has a love for Gloria and doesn't want to let a boxer steal his love desire. His anger leads to murder, a police manhunt, and revenge. Davy and Rapallo eventually end up going one-on-one to fight.

Awards
In 1959, Kubrick won the Best Director Prize at the Locarno International Film Festival.