Poor film - but with some splendid musical numbers.
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08/26/06
Kismet (1955)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:3
Rotten:2
Average Rating:5.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: This lavish adaptation of the popular musical play tells the tale of a poor street poet who manages to outwit the powerful caliph and win mates for himself and his daughter.
Starring: Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Dolores Gray, Monty Woolley
Director: Vincente Minnelli
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Something went a little bit wrong with this most opulent version of the hoary old Edward Knoblock play.
03/15/06
...the stage play went to the screen for Minnelli to direct. However, somewhere in the translation, something got lost.
03/30/08
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06/24/06
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03/25/06
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05/24/03
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03/26/09
Top CriticColorful yet lackluster MGM musical spectacular.
04/20/07
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09/02/07
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