Prisoners of the Casbah(1953)
THE CRIME THAT MADE THE CASBAH GASP!
Prisoners of the Casbah Synopsis
A low-born thief loves a Moroccan Princess. She must marry to escape death at the hands of her enemies. The groom is able to wed or cast away his bride simply by saying "I Marry You" or "I Divorce You" three times.
Prisoners of the Casbah (1953) is a adventure and romance film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on November 3, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Gloria Grahame, Cesar Romero, Turhan Bey and Nestor Paiva. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard L. Bare
- Writers:
- William Raynor, DeVallon Scott
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Production:
- Katzman Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Prisoners of the Casbah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gloria Grahame
as Princess Nadja
Cesar Romero
as Firouz
Turhan Bey
as Ahmed
Nestor Paiva
as Marouf
Paul Newlan
as 1st Thief
- Lucille Barkley
Lucille Barkley
as Soura
Philip Van Zandt
as Selim
Frank Richards
as Second thief
John Parrish
as 3rd Thief
Wade Crosby
as Yagoub
Gloria Saunders
as Zeida
- Eddie Fields
Eddie Fields
as Abdullah
Key crew
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by William Raynor and DeVallon Scott, produced by Sam Katzman.
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Prisoners of the Casbah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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Prisoners of the Casbah – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Prisoners of the Casbah?
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The main cast of Prisoners of the Casbah (1953) includes Gloria Grahame, Cesar Romero, Turhan Bey, Nestor Paiva and Paul Newlan. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prisoners of the Casbah released?
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Prisoners of the Casbah was released on November 3, 1953 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Prisoners of the Casbah worth watching?
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Prisoners of the Casbah (1953) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.