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The Kissing Bandit

“The Boldest Spectacle Ever Told in Song, Spectacle and Technicolor!”

1948 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by László Benedek · USA · Classical Hollywood
ComedyMusicalRomance

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Cast

Frank Sinatra Kathryn Grayson J. Carrol Naish Mildred Natwick Mikhail Rasumny Billy Gilbert

Credits

Written by: John Briard Harding

Plot

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".

Sinekatalog’s take

A timid son of a bandit would rather live quietly in Boston than carry on the family trade. A colorful, fluffy musical comedy of the old studio sort, mainly for nostalgia lovers.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.3 / 10 (803 votes)
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