Kiss Me Kate
"Famed Stage Hit Now Big Color Musical!"
Originally released in 1953. Kiss Me Kate is a music/comedy film. directed by George Sidney.
Starring Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, and Ann Miller
Synopsis
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (90 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.1M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kathryn Grayson
as Lilli Vanessi, "Katherine"
Howard Keel
as Fred Graham, "Petruchio"
Ann Miller
as Lois Lane, "Bianca"
Keenan Wynn
as Lippy
Bobby Van
as "Gremio"
Tommy Rall
as Bill Calhoun, "Lucentio"
James Whitmore
as Slug
Kurt Kasznar
as "Baptista"
Bob Fosse
as "Hortensio"
Ron Randell
as Cole Porter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,981,000
- Revenue
- $3,117,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Loew's Incorporated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiss Me Kate about?
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they...
Who directed Kiss Me Kate?
Kiss Me Kate was directed by George Sidney.
How long is Kiss Me Kate?
Kiss Me Kate has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Kiss Me Kate released?
Kiss Me Kate was released on November 26, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kiss Me Kate?
The main cast of Kiss Me Kate includes Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Keenan Wynn, Bobby Van.