Detective Nicholas "Nick" Ruskin, also known as Casanova, is the main antagonist of the 1997 film Kiss the Girls. He is a police officer who moonlights as an abductor, collector, imprisoner, serial rapist, and killer of young women he finds extraordinary.
He is portrayed by Cary Elwes, while his Casanova voice is provided by Tony Goldwyn.
Victims[]
- Coty Pierce - Murdered by Casanova prior to the film in 1975, mentioned.
- Karrie Pierce - Murdered by Casanova prior to the film in 1975, mentioned.
- Mrs. Pierce - Murdered by Casanova prior to the film in 1975, mentioned.
- Karen Lindstrom - Killed by wild animals or succumbed to the elements after Casanova tied her to a tree and left her out in the wilderness prior to the film, picture seen.
- Tana Parmalee - Killed by wild animals or succumbed to the elements after Casanova tied her to a tree and left her out in the wilderness prior to the film, picture seen.
- Megan Murphy - Killed by wild animals or succumbed to the elements off-screen after Casanova tied her to a tree and left her out in the wilderness, body seen.
- At Least Nine Fish - Suffocated due to being out of water too long after Kate Mctiernan accidentally knocked over the tank when Casanova placed it at the bottom of the stairs.
- Dorothy Carter - Killed by either Casanova or The Gentleman Caller prior to the film, mentioned.
Kill Count[]
- Total - 16
- 9 Animals
- All Fish
- 7 Humans
- All Female
- 6 Women
- 1 Child
- All Female
- 9 Animals
Characters Killed by Casanova[]
- Coty Pierce - Murdered by Casanova prior to the film in 1975, mentioned.
- Karrie Pierce - Murdered by Casanova prior to the film in 1975, mentioned.
- Mrs. Pierce - Murdered by Casanova prior to the film in 1975, mentioned.
- Karen Lindstrom - Killed by wild animals or succumbed to the elements after Casanova tied her to a tree and left her out in the wilderness prior to the film, picture seen.
- Tana Parmalee - Killed by wild animals or succumbed to the elements after Casanova tied her to a tree and left her out in the wilderness prior to the film, picture seen.
- Megan Murphy - Killed by wild animals or succumbed to the elements off-screen after Casanova tied her to a tree and left her out in the wilderness, body seen.
- Dorothy Carter - Killed by either Casanova or The Gentleman Caller prior to the film, mentioned.
Death[]
- Shot in the forehead by Detective Alex Cross.
Gallery[]
Casanova with his mask.
Notes[]
- He is an adaption of the character of the same name from James Patterson's 1995 novel Kiss the Girls.
Trivia[]
- In earlier airings, the Casanova voice was provided by Jeff Kober.