Kiss Me Kate(1953)
“Famed Stage Hit Now Big Color Musical!”
Overview
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.
Director
George Sidney
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$3M
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
Willard Parker
as Tex Callaway
Dave O'Brien
as Ralph
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Loew's Incorporated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kiss Me Kate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kiss Me Kate (1953).
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 must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
Who directed Kiss Me Kate?▼
Kiss Me Kate was directed by George Sidney and released in 1953. It is a music, comedy, romance film.
How long is Kiss Me Kate?▼
Kiss Me Kate has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Kiss Me Kate?▼
The cast of Kiss Me Kate includes 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" and more.
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