The Kissing Bandit (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1948, The Kissing Bandit is a comedy, romance, music and western film directed by László Benedek, running about 100 minutes. “The Boldest Spectacle Ever Told in Song, Spectacle and Technicolor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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".
Who’s in it. The Kissing Bandit stars Frank Sinatra as Ricardo, Kathryn Grayson as Teresa, J. Carrol Naish as Chico and Mildred Natwick as Isabella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Kissing Bandit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kissing Bandit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kissing Bandit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kissing Bandit (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kissing Bandit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kissing Bandit worth watching?
- The Kissing Bandit holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kissing Bandit?
- The Kissing Bandit stars Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, Mildred Natwick and Mikhail Rasumny.
- When was The Kissing Bandit released?
- The Kissing Bandit was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.