The Kissing Bandit(1948)
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The Kissing Bandit 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".
The Kissing Bandit (1948) is a western, comedy, music and romance film directed by László Benedek, released on November 14, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish and Mildred Natwick. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- László Benedek
- Writers:
- Isobel Lennart, John Briard Harding, Earl K. Brent
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Kissing Bandit (1948) Trailer
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The Kissing Bandit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Sinatra
as Ricardo
Kathryn Grayson
as Teresa
J. Carrol Naish
as Chico
Mildred Natwick
as Isabella
Mikhail Rasumny
as Don Jose
Billy Gilbert
as General Felipe Toro
Sono Osato
as Bianca
Clinton Sundberg
as Colonel Gomez
Carleton G. Young
as Count Ricardo Belmonte
Ricardo Montalban
as Fiesta Specialty Dancer
Ann Miller
as Fiesta Specialty Dancer
Cyd Charisse
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by László Benedek, written by Isobel Lennart, John Briard Harding and Earl K. Brent, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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The Kissing Bandit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Kissing Bandit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kissing Bandit online?
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The Kissing Bandit (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Kissing Bandit?
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The main cast of The Kissing Bandit (1948) includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, Mildred Natwick and Mikhail Rasumny. The film was directed by László Benedek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kissing Bandit released?
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The Kissing Bandit was released on November 14, 1948 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Kissing Bandit worth watching?
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The Kissing Bandit (1948) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Kissing Bandit?
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