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Kismet

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.

1955 |1h 53m |  Music, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy

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Cast

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Howard Keel

The Poet

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Ann Blyth

Marsinah

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Dolores Gray

Lalume

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Vic Damone

Caliph

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Monty Woolley

Omar

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Sebastian Cabot

Wazir

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Jay C. Flippen

Jawan

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Mike Mazurki

Chief Policeman

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Jack Elam

Hasan-Ben

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Ted de Corsia

Police Sub-altern

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Pat Sheehan

Harem Girl (uncredited)

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Reiko Sato

1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)

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Bernie Hamilton

Pearl Merchant (uncredited)

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Status

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Language

English

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