
The Kiss
Synopsis
The Kiss is a 1958 short film written and produced by John Hayes. The film was nominated for the 1958 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Top Cast
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September 16, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Everett Chambers
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hayes
- Original Score
- Michael Colicchio
- Original Title
- The Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Cohay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Everett Chambers
John Hayes
Michael Colicchio
Kenn Collins
John Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
Everett Chambers
Director
Kenn Collins
Editor
John Hayes
Producer
John Hayes
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kiss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kiss about?
The Kiss is a 1958 short film written and produced by John Hayes. The film was nominated for the 1958 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed The Kiss?
The Kiss was directed by Everett Chambers.
Who stars in The Kiss?
The principal cast of The Kiss includes David Brenner, Julie O'Reilly, Teddi Landess, Jana Pearce, William Guhl.
When was The Kiss released and how long is it?
The Kiss was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kiss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kiss was composed by Michael Colicchio.
