Kiss Me Goodbye
“A hauntingly romantic comedy.”
Synopsis
Not until three years after the death of her husband Jolly, Kay dares to move back into their former home, persuaded by her new fiancée Rupert. But soon her worst expectations come true, when not only her old memories haunt her, but also Jolly's ghost, who doesn't approve of her new mate. Invisible to anyone but Kay, he tries to prevent the wedding.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Peters, Jorge Amado, Bruno Barreto
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- Kiss Me Goodbye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.8M
- Production Studios
- Boardwalk Productions, 20th Century Fox, Keith Barish Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Charlie Peters, Jorge Amado, Bruno Barreto
Ralph Burns
Donald Peterman
Sheldon Kahn
Robert Mulligan, Keith Barish, Burt Sugarman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Charlie Peters
Writer
Bruno Barreto
Writer
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Robert Mulligan
Producer
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
Burt Sugarman
Producer
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Philip M. Jefferies
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss Me Goodbye
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What is Kiss Me Goodbye about?
Not until three years after the death of her husband Jolly, Kay dares to move back into their former home, persuaded by her new fiancée Rupert. But soon her worst expectations come true, when not only her old memories haunt her, but also Jolly's ghost, who doesn't approve of her new mate. Invisible to anyone but Kay, he tries to prevent the wedding.
Who directed Kiss Me Goodbye?
Kiss Me Goodbye was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in Kiss Me Goodbye?
The principal cast of Kiss Me Goodbye includes Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges, Claire Trevor, Mildred Natwick.
When was Kiss Me Goodbye released and how long is it?
Kiss Me Goodbye was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Kiss Me Goodbye make at the box office?
Kiss Me Goodbye grossed $15.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss Me Goodbye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss Me Goodbye was composed by Ralph Burns.
Is Kiss Me Goodbye based on a book or true story?
Kiss Me Goodbye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jorge Amado".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss Me Goodbye?
Kiss Me Goodbye holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).