Kissing a Fool
“May the best man win.”
Synopsis
An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable comedy of the sexes. Told in flashback, the film takes a familiar love-triangle scenario and gives it a bitter twist. With a bride who seems too good for either suitor, the film is sustained by one question - who will she choose?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Ellin
- Screenplay & Story
- Doug Ellin, James Frey
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- Kissing a Fool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Ellin
Doug Ellin, James Frey
Joseph Vitarelli
Thomas Del Ruth
David Finfer
Andrew Form, David Schwimmer, Stephen Levinson, Tag Mendillo, Rick Lashbrook
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Form
Producer
Tag Mendillo
Producer
Rick Lashbrook
Producer
Doug Ellin
Director
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music Composer
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Doug Ellin
Screenplay
Charles William Breen
Production Design
David Finfer
Editor
James Frey
Screenplay
Susan Kaufmann
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kissing a Fool
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What is Kissing a Fool about?
An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable comedy of the sexes. Told in flashback, the film takes a familiar love-triangle scenario and gives it a bitter twist. With a bride who seems too good for either suitor, the film is sustained by one question - who will she choose?
Who directed Kissing a Fool?
Kissing a Fool was directed by Doug Ellin.
Who stars in Kissing a Fool?
The principal cast of Kissing a Fool includes David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Bonnie Hunt, Vanessa Angel.
When was Kissing a Fool released and how long is it?
Kissing a Fool was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Kissing a Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kissing a Fool was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kissing a Fool?
Kissing a Fool holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).