Kismet (1955)

A roguish poet is given the run of the scheming Wazir's harem while pretending to help him usurp the young caliph. Kismet (The will of Allah), is the story of a young Caliph who falls in love with the beautiful Marsinah poet's daughter, in ancient Baghdad. Origin : Stranger in Paradise is a popular English song. The melody is an adaptation of the Polovtsian Dances (Prince Igor), popular in Russia.

Directing:
  • Vincente Minnelli

Writing:
  • Luther Davis
  • Charles Lederer
  • Chet Forrest

Stars:
Release Date: 1955-10-08
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 113

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Sebastian Cabot
Sebastian Cab...
Wazir
Howard Keel
Howard Keel
The Poet
Ann Blyth
Ann Blyth
Marsinah
Dolores Gray
Dolores Gray
Lalume
Vic Damone
Vic Damone
Caliph
Pat Sheehan
Pat Sheehan
Harem Girl (uncredited)
Reiko Sato
Reiko Sato
1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Monty Woolley
Monty Woolley
Omar
Jay C. Flippen
Jay C. Flippe...
Jawan
Mike Mazurki
Mike Mazurki
Chief Policeman
Jack Elam
Jack Elam
Hasan-Ben
Ted de Corsia
Ted de Corsia
Police Sub-altern
Bernie Hamilton
Bernie Hamilt...
Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
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