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Harum Scarum (1965) was a Comedy - Crime Film directed by Gene Nelson and produced by Sam Katzman.

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Musical Monday: Harum Scarum (1965)

on Apr 19, 2021 From Comet Over Hollywood

It?s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: Harum Scarum (1965) ? Musica... Read full article


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Johnny Tyronne: [after learning that the King will not execute his brother] Be a nice King and don't exile him to the U.S.A.


King Toranshah: In over 1000 years, no leader of the Utssuosis has ever violated a promise.
Johnny Tyronne: Well it's nice to know you're doing business with such a reputable firm.


Johnny Tyronne: [Referring to the children that Sinan threatens to kill if Johnny does not assassinate the King] How can I be sure they won't be harmed?
Aishah: Assassinate King Toranshah and you have Sinan's promise that no harm will come to them. In a thousand years no leader of the assassins has ever violated a promise.
Johnny Tyronne: Well, it's nice to know you're doing business with such a reputable firm.


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"Colonel" Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager, was so disappointed with the cheesy script that at one point he suggested that a talking camel be written into the movie to let the audience think it was meant as a comedy.
This film is listed among The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson's book THE OFFICIAL RAZZIE® MOVIE GUIDE.
Opening weekend position in Variety's list was 11th.
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