Kismet
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π Overview:
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.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1955-10-08
β Running Time:
113 mins
β Vote Average:
5.0
Beloved Cast
The Poet
Howard Keel
Marsinah
Ann Blyth
Lalume
Dolores Gray
Caliph
Vic Damone
Omar
Monty Woolley
Wazir
Sebastian Cabot
Jawan
Jay C. Flippen
Chief Policeman
Mike Mazurki
Hasan-Ben
Jack Elam
Police Sub-altern
Ted de Corsia
Harem Girl (uncredited)
Pat Sheehan
Harem Girl (uncredited)
June Kirby
1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Reiko Sato
2nd Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Wonci Lui
3rd Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Patricia Dunn
Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
Bernie Hamilton