The Kissing Bandit
by Laslo Benedek
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Actor: Frank Sinatra, J. Carrol Naish, Kathryn Grayson, Mikhail Rasumny, Mildred NatwickDirector: Laslo Benedek
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: Isobel Lennart
Writer: John Briard Harding
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-05-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Reviews of The Kissing Bandit
Movie Review: Cheesy but fun musical...
Summary: 4 Stars
Oh my gosh, I'd forgotten how terribly cheesy this movie is - but I love it anyway! Despite it's totally outrageous premise, The Kissing Bandit from MGM is proof in my opinion of that studio's ability to irresistibly gloss and glam up a weak picture with talent, costumes, staging, and color! Supposedly Sinatra viewed this as the worst picture of his career - I think that's a little harsh. I'm still traumatized by The Pride and the Passion. :P Sinatra's character here perfectly played up the more innocent side of his persona from the 1940s - he's super sweet, slightly befuddled, and adorably sincere. Anyway, I think The Kissing Bandit would've worked better if the filmmakers had gone for smart parody - like Gene Kelly in The Pirate or Danny Kaye in The Inspector General. As it is, a lot of potential for parodying the likes of Zorro is lost - but it's still a fun, albeit cheesy and downright silly picture. Kathryn Grayson is lovely as usual, and the specialty dance by Cyd Charisse, Ricardo Montalban, and Ann Miller is marvelous! Though Bandit is far from Sinatra or Grayson's best work, I have a real soft spot in my heart for this film and I'm glad it's finally available on DVD. The DVD is barebones - not even chapter selections - but the picture and sound are great quality.
Summary of The Kissing Bandit
Place all the gold under lock and key. All the beautiful senoritas, too. The Kissing Bandit rides again ? if he can somehow manage to stay on horseback! Frank Sinatra plays the kissing (and singing!) title role. Kathryn Grayson is lovely, coloratura-voiced Teresa ? and who?d guess she would steal his heart before he could steal his first kiss? Sintara brings infectious charm to the role of timid Ricardo, haplessly continuing his father?s bandito tradition. Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse and Ricardo Montalban sway, swirl and clackety-clack through the vibrant, flamenco- style Dance of Fury number choreographed by Stanley Donen. And scene after scene unfurl with a splashy medley of TechnicolorÒ lavenders, reds, yellows and greens. Watch out, this bandit might steal your heart!Similar DVD Movies
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