Kismet
"FAMED STAGE HIT GLORIFIED ON THE SCREEN!"
Originally released in 1955. Kismet is a music/romance film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, and Dolores Gray
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kismet about?
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 Haj...
Who directed Kismet?
Kismet was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is Kismet?
Kismet has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Kismet released?
Kismet was released on October 8, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kismet?
The main cast of Kismet includes Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Dolores Gray, Vic Damone, Monty Woolley.