The film follows , a retired spy living a quiet life in Milan with his boyfriend and daughter. His past catches up with him when his former partner, Marta , reappears with her memory erased. She is being hunted by assassins, forcing Jacob back into the world of international espionage to uncover why she was targeted. Production & Cast Director: Ron Oliver.
It holds a roughly 2/5 star average on community sites like Letterboxd and IMDb . Notable Fact
The film was originally intended to be the first in a series of "Jacob Keane" spy movies, but no sequels were ever produced. It is also sometimes released under the alternative titles or The Delphi Effect . Kiss Me Deadly (2008) ( The Delphi Effect ) (Blu-Ray) Kiss Me Deadly (2008)
Frank Cardea and George Schenck (known for their work on NCIS ). Lead Cast: Robert Gant as Jacob Keane. Shannen Doherty as Marta. John Rhys-Davies as Yale Ericson. Fraser Brown as Jared. Critical Reception
(2008) is a made-for-television action thriller that reimagines the title of the classic 1955 film noir into a modern espionage story. Produced by the LGBT-focused network here! , it is notable for featuring a gay lead character in a traditionally heteronormative genre. Core Premise The film follows , a retired spy living
The film received mixed-to-negative reviews, often described as a low-budget attempt at a Bourne Identity -style thriller.
Some viewers appreciated the representation, noting that the lead's sexuality was naturally integrated into the story rather than being the central conflict. Robert Gant was frequently cited as the strongest part of the cast. Production & Cast Director: Ron Oliver
Critics panned the "clichéd" dialogue, "sloppy" camera work, and uneven pacing. Several reviewers felt the action scenes were poorly edited and that Shannen Doherty's character lacked emotional depth due to the amnesia plot.