The Kissing Bandit (1948): Cast & Plot
The Kissing Bandit is a 1948 comedy western directed by László Benedek, starring Frank Sinatra as Ricardo, Vicente Gómez and J. Carrol Naish. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- László Benedek
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kissing Bandit About?
The premise of The Kissing Bandit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Technicolor musical extravaganza that follows Ricardo, the timid son of a notorious Mexican bandit, who dreams of a quiet Boston life. His family, however, insists he carry on his father's legacy as the flamboyant outlaw known as “The Kissing Bandit,” forcing him into a comedic clash between peace and crime.
The Kissing Bandit Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- inheritance
- hotel
- garden
- peso
- red wine
- kiss
- highwayman
- year 1846
- california
- stagecoach
- robbery
- pistol
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- mask
- spanish american
- legend
- colony
- fiesta
- hacienda
- spaniard
- inn
- dancer
- fistfight
- taxation
- impostor
- father daughter relationship
- singer
- spanish soldier
- innkeeper
- prison
- saber
- rifle
- lance
- disguise
- period piece
- 1800s
- sinatra and grayson
- outlaw
- family relationships
- bandit
- governor
The Kissing Bandit Cast & Characters
Frank Sinatra leads the cast as Ricardo, with Vicente Gómez as Mexican Guitarist and J. Carrol Naish as Chico. Directed by László Benedek; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director László Benedek
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Frank Sinatra as Ricardo - Vicente Gómez as Mexican Guitarist
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J. Carrol Naish as Chico - Kathryn Grayson as Teresa
Also Starring in The Kissing Bandit
· 14 more- Sono Osato Bianca
- Billy Gilbert General Felipe Toro
- Carleton G. Young Count Ricardo Belmonte
- Clinton Sundberg Colonel Gomez
- Mildred Natwick Isabella
- Byron Foulger Grandee (uncredited)
- Cyd Charisse Dancer
- Ricardo Montalban Fiesta Specialty Dancer
- Ann Miller Fiesta Specialty Dancer
- Mikhail Rasumny Don Jose
- Sally Forrest Fiesta Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- Carl Pitti Whip Expert (uncredited)
- Edna Skinner Juanita
- Candy Toxton Bit Role (uncredited)
More from László Benedek
More films directed by László Benedek: The Night Visitor, Namu, the Killer Whale, Moment of Danger and Affair in Havana.
The Kissing Bandit Plot Summary
What happens in The Kissing Bandit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 19th century, Ricardo rides from Boston to California to claim what he believes is his late father’s innkeeper post. He soon discovers the inn is only a front for his father’s criminal persona, “The Kissing Bandit,” a robber who stole from women and kissed them before fleeing, and that he is expected to continue this infamous legacy. His father’s former sidekick, Chico, steps in to guide him toward becoming the new Kissing Bandit.
Full summary
The whole story of The Kissing Bandit, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Kissing Bandit?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nickname of Ricardo's father, the criminal he inherits?
The Kissing Bandit Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Me besó un bandido” and “Целуващият бандит”.
- Also known as
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- Me besó un bandido
- Целуващият бандит
- Beijou-me um Bandido
- Ein Bandit zum Küssen
- Naisten rosvo
- Le brigand amoureux
- O kleftis tis agapis
- A csókos bandita
- Il bacio del bandito
- Calujac bandyte
- Banditen som kysstes
- Całując bandytę
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kissing Time, The Bandit’s Wager and The Bandit Queen.
The Kissing Bandit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Kissing Bandit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kissing Bandit?
The Kissing Bandit runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Kissing Bandit released?
The Kissing Bandit was released on November 14, 1948.
Who directed The Kissing Bandit?
The Kissing Bandit was directed by László Benedek.
More films by László Benedek Who is in the cast of The Kissing Bandit?
The Kissing Bandit stars Frank Sinatra as Ricardo, Vicente Gómez as Mexican Guitarist and J. Carrol Naish as Chico, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Kissing Bandit have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kissing Bandit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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