Kissin’ Cousins (1964): Cast & Plot
Kissin’ Cousins is a 1964 romantic comedy directed by Gene Nelson, starring Elvis Presley as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum, Arthur O'Connell and Yvonne Craig. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Gene Nelson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Four-Leaf Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kissin’ Cousins About?
The premise of Kissin’ Cousins without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An Army officer returns to his family's home in the Smoky Mountains, hoping to persuade his kin to let the military build a missile site on their land. As he joins a festive hayride filled with mountain music, he discovers a cousin who looks exactly like him, sparking confusion and comic rivalry. The encounter triggers mistaken‑identity hijinks that force the family to confront tradition and change.
Kissin’ Cousins Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- foot fetish
- bikini
- cousin cousin relationship
- psychotronic film
- army officer
- cousin
- well
- 1960s
- look alike
- identical cousins
- song
- pipe smoking
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- rural setting
- reference to cleopatra
- reference to helen of troy
- reference to marie antoinette
- mountaineer
- hick
- dual role
- rifle
- jeep
- rope
- gorge
- hound dog
- photographer
- typewriter
- camera
- wac
- reporter
- mill
- hunter
- wheelbarrow
- haystack
- bayonet
- forest
- soldier
- singer
- lieutenant
- gunshot
- jet plane
- woods
- singing
- uniform
- pilot
- u.s. army
- great smoky mountains
- pentagon
- washington d.c.
- military
- map
Kissin’ Cousins Cast & Characters
Elvis Presley leads the cast as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum, with Arthur O'Connell as Pappy Tatum and Yvonne Craig as Azalea Tatum. Directed by Gene Nelson; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gene Nelson
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Elvis Presley as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum -
Arthur O'Connell as Pappy Tatum - Yvonne Craig as Azalea Tatum
- Pamela Austin as Selena Tatum
Also Starring in Kissin’ Cousins
· 13 more- Donald Woods General Alvin Donford
- Jack Albertson Captain Robert Salbo
- Cynthia Pepper Midge
- Glenda Farrell Ma Tatum
- Teri Garr Hillbilly Dancer (uncredited)
- Sailor Vincent Hairy Willie (uncredited)
- Beverly Powers Trudy
- Tommy Farrell Master Sgt. William George Bailey
- Joan Staley Jonesy (uncredited)
- Bobby Stone General's Aide (as Robert Stone)
- Hortense Petra Dixie
- James Hibbard Dancer (uncredited)
- Lynn Fields Hillbilly Dancer (uncredited)
Kissin’ Cousins Plot Summary
What happens in Kissin’ Cousins from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The U.S. Federal Government hits a snag in its plan to lease a mountaintop in the Great Smoky Mountains for an ICBM missile base, as negotiations stall with the land’s owner, Pappy Tatum Arthur O’Connell. With the clock ticking, General Alvin Donford Donald Woods orders Captain Robert Salbo Jack Albertson to secure the lease within seven days or face permanent reassignment to Greenland. To tackle the hurdle, Salbo arranges for his next-in-command, Josh Morgan Elvis Presley, a capable Air Force pilot born somewhere in the same Smoky Mountains, to join the mission as his number two.
Full summary
The whole story of Kissin’ Cousins, scene by scene
Kissin’ Cousins Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kissin’ Cousins.
Cars in Kissin’ Cousins
5 cars on screen, including the 1951 Dodge M-37 and the 1951 Willys M38 A1.
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1951 Dodge M-37 Main role -
1951 Willys M38 A1 Main role -
1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
1941 GMC CCKW 353 Minor role
Kissin’ Cousins Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Die wilden Weiber von Tennessee” and “Salut, les cousins”.
- Also known as
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- Die wilden Weiber von Tennessee
- Salut, les cousins
- Целуя кузин
- Il monte di Venere
- Com Caipira Não se Brinca
- Primos queridos
- 亲亲表兄妹
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Kissin’ Cousins FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kissin’ Cousins, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kissin’ Cousins?
Kissin’ Cousins runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Kissin’ Cousins released?
Kissin’ Cousins was released on March 6, 1964.
Who directed Kissin’ Cousins?
Kissin’ Cousins was directed by Gene Nelson.
More films by Gene Nelson Who is in the cast of Kissin’ Cousins?
Kissin’ Cousins stars Elvis Presley as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum, Arthur O'Connell as Pappy Tatum and Yvonne Craig as Azalea Tatum, among 17 credited actors.
Does Kissin’ Cousins have a post-credit scene?
No. Kissin’ Cousins has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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