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Song of Scheherazade
“The THRILLING Music of RIMSKY-KORSAKOV”
6.6 / 10• 1947• 1h 45m•NR• English
AdventureDramaMusic
Storyline
In 1865, the cadets of a Russian Naval Academy ship have shore leave in Morocco; among them is (fictionalized) future composer 'Nicky' Rimsky-Korsakov. In search of a piano, Nicky and singing ship's doctor Klin meet a family of once-wealthy Spanish colonists...and their daughter Cara who secretly dances in a cabaret. Romantic complications ensue, but Nicky seems less interested in Cara's favors than in inspirations for his future masterpieces.
Cast & Crew
Yvonne De Carlo
Cara de Talavera
Lead
Brian Donlevy
Capt. Vladimir Gregorovitch
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Eve Arden
Madame de Talavera
Phillip Reed
Prince Mischetsky
John Qualen
Lorenzo
Elena Verdugo
Fioretta
Richard Lane
Lieutenant
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Walter Reisch's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Song of Scheherazade is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
