About this release
In this comedy, a young man journeys to California to run his recently deceased father's inn and is shocked to discover that his father was a kissing bandit. The members of his father's old gang then convince the fellow to follow in his father's footsteps.
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Disc 1
DVD
The Kissing Bandit (1948)
100 min
WesternComedyRomanceMusic
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".
Credits
Director
László Benedek
Writer
John Briard Harding
Isobel Lennart
Cast
Frank Sinatraas Ricardo
Kathryn Graysonas Teresa
J. Carrol Naishas Chico
Mildred Natwickas Isabella
Mikhail Rasumnyas Don Jose
Billy Gilbertas General Felipe Toro
Sono Osatoas Bianca
Clinton Sundbergas Colonel Gomez
Carleton G. Youngas Count Ricardo Belmonte
Ricardo Montalbanas Fiesta Specialty Dancer
Cinematographer
Robert Surtees
Editor
Adrienne Fazan
Producer
Joe Pasternak
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 22, 2026