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Harum Scarum

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Singer and movie star Johnny Tyronne (Elvis Presley) is promoting his newest film in the Middle East when he is kidnapped by a bumbling group of would-be assassins. They have mistaken Johnny's swashbuckling screen persona for the real thing and want him to use his powerful karate skills to kill their king. With the help of thief Zacha (Jay Novello) and his dwarf pal, Baba (Billy Barty), Johnny attempts to escape his captors while also wooing the beautiful Princess Shalimar (Mary Ann Mobley).
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Grant Watson Fiction Machine Aug 17
3/10
Elvis – always the main draw in these films – practically sleep-walks throughout in a visible haze of narcotics and contractual obligations. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/25/2024
1.5/4
Harum Scarum is particularly poor, with even Elvis appearing bored by all the soggy shenanigans. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/23/2011
C+
MGM provides lush sets, bosomy gals, colorful costumes, and Elvis, which is probably all it needs to get the throng of Elvis fans into the theaters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tyler S @tylerking24 Sep 12 Really didn't care for this one. I appreciate the different tone and storyline here, but the end result was just dull and lifeless. I can tell Elvis really wasn't that interested here. See more steve d 01/30/2023 At least this one has a different plot and a cute idea. See more 04/13/2022 The least funny Elvis movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Bernard K 06/22/2021 Astounding, a Ray Milland movie, and it's really bad. See more 12/07/2017 Unbelievably stupid. Lousy script, lousy acting, lousy and totally forgettable songs. A root canal would be more enjoyable. See more 06/05/2015 Honestly not as bad as people say, no worse than the last couple Elvis films. Really on par with a bad episode of Star Trek, Buncha white people with afghan hounds and belly dresses... this movie should just take place in an alternate Middle Eastern/Moroccan inspired planet because there's nothing remotely arabic about it otherwise and that would make more sense. See more Read all reviews
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Gene Nelson

Director

Elvis Presley

Johnny Tyronne

Mary Ann Mobley

Princess Shalimar

Michael Ansara

Prince Dragna

Jay Novello

Zacha

Fran Jeffries

Aishah
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Movie Info

Synopsis Singer and movie star Johnny Tyronne (Elvis Presley) is promoting his newest film in the Middle East when he is kidnapped by a bumbling group of would-be assassins. They have mistaken Johnny's swashbuckling screen persona for the real thing and want him to use his powerful karate skills to kill their king. With the help of thief Zacha (Jay Novello) and his dwarf pal, Baba (Billy Barty), Johnny attempts to escape his captors while also wooing the beautiful Princess Shalimar (Mary Ann Mobley).
Director
Gene Nelson
Producer
Sam Katzman
Screenwriter
Gerald Drayson Adams
Production Co
Four-Leaf Productions
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 35m
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