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Road to Bali

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1952 | 91 min | Comedy, Adventure, Music, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Mary Poppins or The Blues Brothers, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1952: an older pace and style.

Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favours of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hal Walker

  • Bing CrosbyGeorge Cochran
  • Bob HopeHarold Gridley
  • Dorothy LamourPrincess Lala
  • Murvyn VyeKen Arok
  • Peter CoeGung
  • Ralph MoodyBhoma Da
  • Leon AskinKing Ramayana
  • Larri ThomasDancer (uncredited)
  • Bob CrosbyBob Crosby (uncredited)
  • Jerry LewisWoman in Lala's Dream (uncredited)