Kismet(1955)
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Kismet Synopsis
A silver-tongued poet and self-proclaimed "King of the Beggars" searches old Baghdad for a rich bachelor to marry his dreamy daughter, Marsinah. Along the way, he poses as the renowned sorcerer Hajj and gets in and out of scrapes with an elderly thief, a dim-witted wazir, and his wife. Meanwhile, his daughter develops feelings for a handsome caliph.
Kismet (1955) is a music, romance, adventure and fantasy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on October 8, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Dolores Gray and Vic Damone. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- Luther Davis, Charles Lederer, George Forrest
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- Robert Wright
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Kismet (1955) Trailer
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Kismet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Keel
as The Poet
Ann Blyth
as Marsinah
Dolores Gray
as Lalume
Vic Damone
as Caliph
Monty Woolley
as Omar
Sebastian Cabot
as Wazir
Jay C. Flippen
as Jawan
Mike Mazurki
as Chief Policeman
Jack Elam
as Hasan-Ben
Ted de Corsia
as Police Sub-altern
Pat Sheehan
as Harem Girl (uncredited)
Reiko Sato
as 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by Luther Davis, Charles Lederer and George Forrest, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Kismet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Kismet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kismet online?
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Kismet (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kismet?
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The main cast of Kismet (1955) includes Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Dolores Gray, Vic Damone and Monty Woolley. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kismet released?
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Kismet was released on October 8, 1955 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Kismet worth watching?
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Kismet (1955) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kismet?
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Yes. The official Kismet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.