Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)

Diana Granger, a self-absorbed young woman, navigates the world with a strong sense of entitlement, her life overseen by her wealthy Aunt Margaret and scrutinized by her psychiatrist, Dr. David Haggis. Over the years, Diana's turbulent mental state has led to frequent institutionalizations, a pattern she blames on Dr. Haggis and Aunt Margaret. Her life takes an unexpected twist when she crosses paths with Jerry Marshall, a professional golfer known as "Second Place Marshall" due to his uncanny knack for narrowly missing victory, always outperformed by his charming rival, Mike Wilson. Marshall's life is far from perfect; he is estranged from his beloved wife, Lee, over lifestyle differences and a past indiscretion. In the midst of his personal turmoil, he finds himself entangled in Diana's web of manipulations. Diana, driven by more than mere sexual attraction, insinuates a chilling proposition into their intimate conversations - a murder swap. She will eliminate Jerry's golf rival, Mike, and in return, he must kill her despised psychiatrist, Dr. Haggis. Jerry dismisses this as a bizarre fantasy until he finds himself in a living nightmare when Mike is found dead, and Diana, true to her word, emerges as the cold-blooded killer. Now, Jerry is ensnared in a deadly game. Diana has expertly woven a web of incriminating evidence, threatening to shatter his chances of reconciling with Lee and implicating him in Mike's murder unless he fulfills his part of the pact. As Jerry scrambles to extricate himself from Diana's lethal trap, he remains blissfully ignorant of the lengths to which Diana will go to achieve her nefarious goals, even if it means endangering those he holds dear, including Lee. This thrilling tale of manipulation, deceit, and a dangerous pact will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning how far one would go to escape the shackles of their life.

Once You Kiss a Stranger... is a mystery movie featuring Paul Burke and directed by Robert Sparr.

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