Kiss Me, Kate
Synopsis
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
Top Cast
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Howard Keel
Fred Graham
Patricia Morison
Lilli Vanessi
Millicent Martin
Lois Lane
Eric Barker
Harrison Howell
Reginald Beckwith
Cast Member
Tony Adams
Irving Davies
Bill Calhoun / Lucentio
Janet Hall
Dancer
David Healy
Nita Howard
Dancer
Ian Kaye
Dancer
Monte Landis
Isabelle Lucas
Hattie
Connel Miles
Dancer
Bill Owen
Gangster
Joan Palethorpe
Dancer
Peter Regan
Fred Evans
Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Askey
- Screenplay & Story
- Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack
- Original Score
- Cole Porter
- Original Title
- Kiss Me, Kate
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Askey
Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack
Cole Porter
Department Leadership Roster
David Askey
Director
Cole Porter
Original Music Composer
Bella Spewack
Writer
Sam Spewack
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss Me, Kate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kiss Me, Kate about?
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
Who directed Kiss Me, Kate?
Kiss Me, Kate was directed by David Askey.
Who stars in Kiss Me, Kate?
The principal cast of Kiss Me, Kate includes Howard Keel, Patricia Morison, Millicent Martin, Eric Barker, Reginald Beckwith.
When was Kiss Me, Kate released and how long is it?
Kiss Me, Kate was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss Me, Kate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss Me, Kate was composed by Cole Porter.