Kismet (1955) Fantasy Comedy Adventure Romance Musical
Kismet (1955) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.7/10
Kismet Plot Synopsis:
Like a tale spun by Scheherazade, Kismet follows the remarkable and repeated changes of fortune that engulf a poor poet. It all happens in one incredible day when Kismet (Fate) takes a hand.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A roguish poet is given the run of the scheming Wazir"s harem while pretending to help him usurp the young caliph.
Tagline: ECSTASY of Song Spectacle and Love!
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Kismet Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1955 (more 1955 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Kismet Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 23, 1955
Writers: Charles Lederer, Luther Davis
Producers: Arthur Freed
Musicians: André Previn, Conrad Salinger
Cinematographers: Joseph Ruttenberg
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Kismet (1955) Cast (Click to Expand)
Kismet Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Keel | ... | Poet |
| Ann Blyth | ... | Marsinah |
| Dolores Gray | ... | Lalume |
| Vic Damone | ... | Caliph |
| Monty Woolley | ... | Omar |
| Sebastian Cabot | ... | Wazir |
| Jay C. Flippen | ... | Jawan |
| Mike Mazurki | ... | Chief Policeman |
| Jack Elam | ... | Hasan-Ben |
| Ted de Corsia | ... | Police Sub-altern |
| Ray Aghayan | ... | Brave Shopkeeper (uncredited) |
| Ed Agresti | ... | Nobleman (uncredited) |
| Richard Alameda | ... | Nobleman (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Ames | ... | Harem Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Jan Arvan | ... | Manservant (uncredited) |
| William Bagdad | ... | Wholesaler (uncredited) |
| Ross Bagdasarian | ... | Fevvol (uncredited) |
| Rama Bai | ... | Plump Ayah (uncredited) |
| Nita Bieber | ... | Samaris (uncredited) |
| John Bleifer | ... | Beggar (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Howard Keel, as Poet, passed away at age 85 in Palm Desert, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Harold Keel - Ann Blyth (b. August 16, 1928) – Marsinah
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Dolores Gray – Lalume
- Vic Damone – Caliph
- Monty Woolley, as Omar, passed away at age 74 in Albany, New York, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Sebastian Cabot, as Wazir, passed away at age 59 in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Sebastian & Kathy - Jay C. Flippen, as Jawan, passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: J.C. Flippen - Mike Mazurki, as Chief Policeman, passed away at age 82 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 4¾" (1.95 m)
Also known as: 'Iron' Mike Mazurki | Michael Mazurki - Jack Elam, as Hasan-Ben, passed away at age 82 in Ashland, Oregon, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Ted de Corsia, as Police Sub-altern, passed away at age 67 in Enc.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ted D'Corsia | Ted De Corsia | Ted DeCorsia | Ted deCorsia - Ray Aghayan, as Brave Shopkeeper (uncredited), passed away at age 83 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo - Ed Agresti, as Nobleman (uncredited), passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra - Richard Alameda – Nobleman (uncredited)
- Suzanne Ames, as Harem Showgirl (uncredited), passed away at age 76 in Saratoga Spr.
Sign: Capricorn - Jan Arvan, as Manservant (uncredited), passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jan Arvin
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