The Kissing Bandit

1948

Action / Comedy / Musical / Western

4
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 36% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.3/10 10 801 801

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Plot summary

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".

Director

Laslo Benedek Photo
Laslo Benedek

Top cast

Edna Skinner Photo
Edna Skinner as Juanita
Mildred Natwick Photo
Mildred Natwick as Isabella
Mikhail Rasumny Photo
Mikhail Rasumny as Don Jose
Nana Bryant Photo
Nana Bryant as Nun
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921.26 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 40 min
Seeds 1
1.67 GB
1436*1080
English 2.0
Approved
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 40 min
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Ronald F 7 / 10

The movie was a box office disappointment in

The movie was a box office disappointment in 1948, but 75 years later, it has a certain nostalgia for the movie buff. It has a very good cast with cameo roles of some of the biggest stars of MGM before they were stars, including Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse, and Ricardo Montalbon. And J. Carol Naish and Mildred Natwick steal the show.
Reviewed by R T 4 / 10

Pretty awful and actually very insulting Frank Sinatra

Pretty awful and actually very insulting Frank Sinatra musical vehicle where old blue eyes plays a latino. Even if you can get by or forgive the Hollywood practice of this era of Anglo stars playing ethnic parts, it's still not a very good film. Frank plays a goofy kid who is the son of the the infamous Kissing Bandit. She's supposed to take over for his father, but Frank was raised in Boston and can't even ride a horse. Unfunny comedy ensures, followed by unmemorable musical numbers (and I do count myself as a fan of Sinatra). The only reason I watched this film is my current obsession with Ricardo Montalban, who ended up only playing "Fiesta Specialty Dancer." The film does feature the great Cyd Charisse, but there really isn't a whole lot to recommend about this film. I suppose it's probably only for Sinatra die-hards or for Ricardo Montalban completionists like myself.
Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

Every man needs a woman to inspire him

Every man needs a woman to inspire him. Ricardo has left his family in Mexico to go to college in Boston and make an honest living. Unfortunately, his family makes him come back to Mexico after his father dies and pick up the family business...as the kissing bandit. Ricardo reluctantly begins the family business with the help of a family friend. "You think I enjoy meeting a man like you?" Laslo Benedek, director of The Wild One; Death of a Salesman, Namu, The Killer Whale; The Night Visitor; Sons, Mother, and a General; and Affair in Havana, delivers The Kissing Bandit. The storyline for this picture is just okay but the characters are fun and the film concludes well. The acting is awesome and the cast includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, and Mildred Natwick. "What are you, you ugly man?" I randomly came across this some time ago on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR it. I love Sinatra and this was a fun movie from his youth. This wasn't an overly serious movie, and has some good comedic lines; but overall, this is just an average addition to the genre. "Kissing is the best part of the job." Grade: C+
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