Kiss Me Kate(1953)
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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.
Kiss Me Kate (1953) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by George Sidney, released on November 26, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller and Keenan Wynn. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sidney
- Writers:
- Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack, Dorothy Kingsley
- Producers:
- Jack Cummings
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Cole Porter
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,981,000
- Revenue:
- $3,117,000
- Status:
- Released
Kiss Me Kate (1953) Trailer
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Trailer
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Featurette
Kiss Me Kate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kathryn Grayson
as Lilli Vanessi, "Katherine"
Howard Keel
as Fred Graham, "Petruchio"
Ann Miller
as Lois Lane, "Bianca"
Keenan Wynn
as Lippy
Bobby Van
as "Gremio"
Tommy Rall
as Bill Calhoun, "Lucentio"
James Whitmore
as Slug
Kurt Kasznar
as "Baptista"
Bob Fosse
as "Hortensio"
Ron Randell
as Cole Porter
Willard Parker
as Tex Callaway
Dave O'Brien
as Ralph
Key crew
Directed by George Sidney, written by Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack and Dorothy Kingsley, produced by Jack Cummings.
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Kiss Me Kate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 101 ratings.
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Kiss Me Kate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kiss Me Kate online?
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Kiss Me Kate (1953) 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 Kiss Me Kate?
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The main cast of Kiss Me Kate (1953) includes Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Keenan Wynn and Bobby Van. The film was directed by George Sidney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kiss Me Kate released?
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Kiss Me Kate was released on November 26, 1953 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Kiss Me Kate worth watching?
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Kiss Me Kate (1953) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kiss Me Kate?
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