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.

113min
1955
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Howard Keel profile pictureHoward KeelThe Poet
Ann Blyth profile pictureAnn BlythMarsinah
Mike Mazurki profile pictureMike MazurkiChief Policeman
Jack Elam profile pictureJack ElamHasan-Ben
Ted de Corsia profile pictureTed de CorsiaPolice Sub-altern
Pat Sheehan profile picturePat SheehanHarem Girl (uncredited)
Reiko Sato profile pictureReiko Sato1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Bernie Hamilton profile pictureBernie HamiltonPearl Merchant (uncredited)

About Kismet

Kismet 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.

Runtime: 113min

Extra details

Original Title: Kismet
Original Language: English
Directed By: Vincente Minnelli
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer