The Long Kiss Goodnight

The 1996 American action thriller directed by Renny Harlin and written by Shane Black follows Samantha Caine (Geena Davis), a schoolteacher in the small town of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, suffering from amnesia. Eight years prior, she was found washed ashore in New Jersey, pregnant and with no memory of her past. Living with her daughter Caitlin (Yvonne Zima) and boyfriend Hal (Tom Amandes), Samantha seeks to uncover her identity with the help of private investigator Mitch Henessey (Samuel L. Jackson). After a car accident and a home invasion, Samantha begins to recall that she was once a government assassin named Charly Baltimore. Teaming up with Mitch, she uncovers a conspiracy involving her former employers, including Timothy (Craig Bierko) and Dr. Nathan Waldman (Brian Cox). The film blends intense action sequences, elements of spy thrillers, and dark humor, exploring themes of identity and redemption. Despite mixed critical reviews, it gained a cult following and grossed $95.5 million worldwide against a $65 million budget.