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Kiss Me Goodbye

Kiss Me Goodbye

A hauntingly romantic comedy.

19825.81h 41m

Overview

Not until three years after the death of her husband Jolly, Kay dares to move back into their former home, persuaded by her new fiancée Rupert. But soon her worst expectations come true, when not only her old memories haunt her, but also Jolly's ghost, who doesn't approve of her new mate. Invisible to anyone but Kay, he tries to prevent the wedding.

Directed by Robert Mulligan
Written by Jorge Amado, Charlie Peters, Bruno Barreto
Produced by Robert Mulligan, Burt Sugarman
Box Office0Revenue: $15.8M

Top Cast

Sally Field

Sally Field

Kay

James Caan

James Caan

Jolly

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Rupert

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Charlotte

Mildred Natwick

Mildred Natwick

Mrs. Reilly

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Kendall

Michael Ensign

Michael Ensign

Billy

William Prince

William Prince

Rev. Hollis

Maryedith Burrell

Maryedith Burrell

Mrs. Newman

Bernadette Birkett

Bernadette Birkett

Mother

Themes & Keywords

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About Kiss Me Goodbye

Kiss Me Goodbye is a comedy, fantasy, romance film released in 1982 exploring themes of haunting, romance, ghost. Directed by Robert Mulligan, it stars Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges. Not until three years after the death of her husband Jolly, Kay dares to move back into their former home, persuaded by her new fiancée Rupert. But soon her worst expectations come true, when not only her old memories haunt her, but also Jolly's ghost, who doesn't approve of her new mate. Invisible to anyone but Kay, he tries to prevent the wedding.

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