Kiss Me, Kate(1958)
Kiss Me, Kate Synopsis
Broadcast live on the Hallmark Hall of Fame series on NBC, 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 (1958) is a comedy, music, romance and tv movie film directed by George Schaefer, released on November 20, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Julie Wilson and Bill Hayes. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Sam Spewack
- Producers:
- George Schaefer
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Milberg Theatrical Productions
- Status:
- Released
Kiss Me, Kate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alfred Drake
as Frederick Graham / Petruchio
Patricia Morison
as Lilli Vanessi / Kate
Julie Wilson
as Lois Lane / Bianca
- Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes
as Bill Calhoun / Lucentio
Harvey Lembeck
as Gunman
Jack Klugman
as Gunman
- Paul McGrath
Paul McGrath
as Harrison Howell
Robinson Stone
as Harry Trevor / Baptista
- Lee Cass
Lee Cass
as Gremio
- Jerry Duane
Jerry Duane
as Hortensio
- Eva Jessye
Eva Jessye
as Hattie
Lee Richardson
as Ralph
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare and Sam Spewack, produced by George Schaefer.
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Kiss Me, Kate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Kiss Me, Kate – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Kiss Me, Kate?
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The main cast of Kiss Me, Kate (1958) includes Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Julie Wilson, Bill Hayes and Harvey Lembeck. The film was directed by George Schaefer. 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 20, 1958 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Kiss Me, Kate worth watching?
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Kiss Me, Kate (1958) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.