Movie Description
Kismet
(1955)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.
Featured Crew
Cast
The Poet
Marsinah
Lalume
Caliph
Omar
Wazir
Jawan
Chief Policeman
Hasan-Ben
Police Sub-altern
Harem Girl (uncredited)
Harem Girl (uncredited)
1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
2nd Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
3rd Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleKismet
Status Released
Release Information
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1955-10-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Music
- Romance
- Adventure
- Fantasy