The Kissing Bandit (1948)
The Boldest Spectacle Ever Told in Song, Spectacle and Technicolor!
Ricardo, the milquetoast son of a Mexican bandit, would rather lead a quiet life in Boston. But the family would rather that he follow in his father's footsteps and become "The Kissing Bandit".
Director: László Benedek
Genre: Western, Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 14, 1948
Cast
- Frank Sinatra - Ricardo
- Kathryn Grayson - Teresa
- J. Carrol Naish - Chico
- Mildred Natwick - Isabella
- Mikhail Rasumny - Don Jose
- Billy Gilbert - General Felipe Toro
- Sono Osato - Bianca
- Clinton Sundberg - Colonel Gomez
- Carleton G. Young - Count Ricardo Belmonte
- Ricardo Montalban - Fiesta Specialty Dancer
Screenplay
- Isobel Lennart (Screenplay)
- John Briard Harding (Screenplay)
- Earl K. Brent (Lyricist)
- Edward Heyman (Lyricist)
Music: Nacio Herb Brown
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Editing: Adrienne Fazan
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, bandit, old california
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kissing Bandit about?
- Ricardo, the milquetoast son of a Mexican bandit, would rather lead a quiet life in Boston. But the family would rather that he follow in his father's footsteps and become "The Kissing Bandit".
- Who directed The Kissing Bandit?
- The Kissing Bandit was directed by László Benedek.
- Who stars in The Kissing Bandit?
- The Kissing Bandit stars Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, Mildred Natwick, Mikhail Rasumny, Billy Gilbert.
- How long is The Kissing Bandit?
- The Kissing Bandit has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Kissing Bandit?
- The Kissing Bandit is a Western, Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was The Kissing Bandit produced?
- The Kissing Bandit was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Kissing Bandit?
- The themes of The Kissing Bandit include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.