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Harum Scarum
“1001 Swingin' nights as ELVIS brings the Big Beat to Bagdad in a riotous, rockin' rollin' adventure spoof!!!”
4.8 / 10• 1965• 1h 25m•NR• English
ComedyCrimeMusicRomance
Storyline
Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies' man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest film. Upon arrival, however, he's kidnapped by a gang of assassins so impressed with his cinematic adventures that they want him to carry out an assassination for them.
Cast & Crew
Elvis Presley
Johnny Tyronne
Lead
Mary Ann Mobley
Princess Shalimar
Fran Jeffries
Aishah
Michael Ansara
Ptince Dragna
Jay Novello
Zacha
Phillip Reed
King Toranshah
Theo Marcuse
Sinan
Billy Barty
Baba
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gene Nelson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Harum Scarum is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
