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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Vincente Minnelli
Writing:
- Charles Lederer
- Luther Davis
- Chet Forrest
Stars:
Release Date: 1955-10-08
5.0/10
5.0/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 113
Wazir
Chief Policeman
Marsinah
Lalume
Omar
Jawan
Caliph
The Poet
1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Harem Girl (uncredited)
Hasan-Ben
Police Sub-altern
Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
