If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

He's having the adventure of someone else's life.

PG-13 1991 · 88 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Comedy

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

Directed by William Dear · Written by Darren Star

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Richard Grieco Michael Corben
Gabrielle Anwar Mariska
Roger Rees Augustus Steranko
Linda Hunt Ilsa Grunt
Robin Bartlett Patricia Grober
Carole Davis Areola Canasta
Geraldine James Vendetta Galante
Michael Siberry Richardson
Roger Daltrey Blade
Frederick Coffin Lt. Col. Larabee
Tom Rack Zigesfeld
Oliver Dear Kent

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