Kiss Me Kate

Famed Stage Hit Now Big Color Musical!

19531h 49m6.5(102 votes)

MusicComedyRomance

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.

Kiss Me Kate (1953) is a music, comedy, and romance film directed by George Sidney. It stars Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, and Ann Miller. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 102 votes.

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Director

George Sidney

Cast

Kathryn Grayson

Lilli Vanessi, "Katherine"

Howard Keel

Fred Graham, "Petruchio"

Ann Miller

Lois Lane, "Bianca"

Keenan Wynn

Lippy

Bobby Van

"Gremio"

Tommy Rall

Bill Calhoun, "Lucentio"

James Whitmore

Slug

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Is Kiss Me Kate Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss Me Kate

Where can I watch Kiss Me Kate?

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Who stars in Kiss Me Kate?

Kiss Me Kate stars Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, and Keenan Wynn, and was directed by George Sidney.

How long is Kiss Me Kate?

Kiss Me Kate has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did Kiss Me Kate come out?

Kiss Me Kate was released in 1953.

What genre is Kiss Me Kate?

Kiss Me Kate is a music, comedy, and romance film.

Is Kiss Me Kate worth watching?

Kiss Me Kate holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.