Harum Scarum
Seen it?1965 | 85 min | Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies' man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest film. Upon arrival, however, he's kidnapped by a gang of assassins so impressed with his cinematic adventures that they want him to carry out an assassination for them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gene Nelson
- Elvis PresleyJohnny Tyronne
- Mary Ann MobleyPrincess Shalimar
- Fran JeffriesAishah
- Michael AnsaraPtince Dragna
- Jay NovelloZacha
- Phillip ReedKing Toranshah
- Theo MarcuseSinan
- Billy BartyBaba
- Dirk HarveyMakar
- Jack CostanzoJulna