The Kissing Bandit
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Synopsis
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".
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The Kissing Bandit - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-21
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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
Ann Miller
Fiesta Specialty Dancer
Cyd Charisse
Dancer
Edna Skinner
Juanita
Vicente Gómez
Mexican Guitarist
Carl Pitti
Whip Expert (uncredited)
Sally Forrest
Fiesta Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Candy Toxton
Bit Role (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Grandee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- László Benedek
- Screenplay & Story
- John Briard Harding, Isobel Lennart
- Original Score
- Nacio Herb Brown
- Original Title
- The Kissing Bandit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
László Benedek
John Briard Harding, Isobel Lennart, Earl K. Brent, Edward Heyman
Nacio Herb Brown
Robert Surtees
Adrienne Fazan
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
John Briard Harding
Screenplay
László Benedek
Director
Isobel Lennart
Screenplay
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kissing Bandit
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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 principal cast of The Kissing Bandit includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, Mildred Natwick, Mikhail Rasumny.
When was The Kissing Bandit released and how long is it?
The Kissing Bandit was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kissing Bandit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kissing Bandit was composed by Nacio Herb Brown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kissing Bandit?
The Kissing Bandit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).