Harum Scarum

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"1001 Swingin' nights as ELVIS brings the Big Beat to Bagdad in a riotous, rockin' rollin' adventure spoof!!!"
  • Approved
  • 1965
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 4.6  (1,930)

Harum Scarum is a musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley, Mary Ann Mobley, and Fran Jeffries. It was released in 1965 and directed by Gene Nelson. The movie follows Johnny Tyronne (Elvis Presley), a famous American movie star who is invited to perform in a Middle Eastern country called El Harbi. Upon arriving in El Harbi, Johnny is kidnapped by a group of assassins who want to use him as a puppet to kill the country's leader, King Toranshah.

Johnny manages to escape and seeks refuge with Princess Shalimar (Mary Ann Mobley), who is engaged to be married to King Toranshah. Together, Johnny and Princess Shalimar embark on a dangerous journey to save the king and stop the assassins from carrying out their evil plan.

Along the way, the duo encounters a beautiful dancer named Aishah (Fran Jeffries), who becomes Johnny's love interest. Despite the danger and obstacles they face, Johnny, Princess Shalimar, and Aishah work together to save the king and restore peace to El Harbi.

One of the most memorable scenes in the movie is when Elvis Presley performs the song 'Kismet' with Aishah. The scene showcases Elvis's electrifying dance moves and his signature rock and roll style, and remains a fan favorite to this day.

The movie also features colorful and exotic sets, elaborate costumes, and captivating music. With a mix of action, comedy, and romance, Harum Scarum is a fun and entertaining movie that showcases Elvis Presley's talents as a musician and an actor.

Throughout the movie, Elvis's charm and charisma are on full display, and his fans will no doubt enjoy seeing him in this role. Mary Ann Mobley and Fran Jeffries also deliver solid performances, adding depth and dimension to their characters.

Overall, Harum Scarum is a lighthearted and enjoyable movie that will appeal to fans of Elvis Presley and classic musical comedies. It's a fun adventure filled with romance, humor, and great music, making it a must-see for anyone who loves a good musical.

Harum Scarum is a 1965 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.6.

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  • Release Date
    1965
  • MPAA Rating
    Approved
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.6  (1,930)
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