Road to Bali

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Road to Bali

Released Dec 25, 1952

1h 31m

Musical

Comedy

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In this musical, Harold (Bob Hope) and George (Bing Crosby) are two vaudeville performers in Australia. After they realize their local gal pals intend to marry them, they sign up for a diving expedition led by the local island prince, Ken Arok (Murvyn Vye). They soon meet the prince's sister, Lalah (Dorothy Lamour), who rules a beautiful island. When their dive uncovers a jewel-filled chest, Ken tries to steal both the treasure and Lalah's throne, and the trio is forced into hiding.

Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Bob Hope and Bing Crosby keep the quips flying at a machine-gun pace.

Jul 24, 2019

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Offers enough nyuks to maintain interest.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 3, 2021

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Some of the roguish partners' mugging at the camera and sly personal "asides" may get on your nerves once or twice, but in most respects this is an acceptable sequel...

Oct 7, 2019

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James Plath

Family Home Theater

Though not as funny as Road to Morocco and Road to Utopia, this 91-minute comedy is a good place to start for families with younger children because it is color and because Road to Bali is a kitchen sink film.

Rated: B

Jan 16, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Follows the usual formula for these Crosby-Hope road movies.

Rated: C+

Apr 29, 2009

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

By this point of the road, the fun has become thin and repetitive.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 3, 2009

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Madam D

While there are some chuckles, the formula is old. Certainly not one of the better Road to... movies.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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Liam D

The weakest of the "Road To" series because it feels a lot more slower but not without some charms

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Audience Member

Really fun movie!!! I use to watch it 2-3 times a Saturday if there was nothing to do but watch movies all day. I love the humor and plus the bing and Hope combo is legendary!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

The movie had its moments of hilarity and tons of good puns.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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steve d

Cute enough for fans of this kind of things.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Bing Crosby & Bob Hope have great comedic chemistry. Great story with some pretty funny moments, catchy songs and 4th wall breaks. Also loved the Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis cameo.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Hal Walker

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George Cochran

Bob Hope

Harold Gridley

Dorothy Lamour

Princess Lala

Murvyn Vye

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Synopsis

In this musical, Harold (Bob Hope) and George (Bing Crosby) are two vaudeville performers in Australia. After they realize their local gal pals intend to marry them, they sign up for a diving expedition led by the local island prince, Ken Arok (Murvyn Vye). They soon meet the prince's sister, Lalah (Dorothy Lamour), who rules a beautiful island. When their dive uncovers a jewel-filled chest, Ken tries to steal both the treasure and Lalah's throne, and the trio is forced into hiding.

Director: Hal Walker
Producer: Daniel Dare, Harry Tugend
Screenwriter: Frank Butler, Hal Kanter, William Morrow
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Bing Crosby Productions, Hope Enterprises
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1952, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 31m

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