Harum Scarum
"1001 Swingin' nights as ELVIS brings the Big Beat to Bagdad in a riotous, rockin' rollin' adventure spoof!!!"
Originally released in 1965. Harum Scarum is a comedy/crime film. directed by Gene Nelson. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elvis Presley, Mary Ann Mobley, and Fran Jeffries
Synopsis
Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest movie, "Sands of the Desert". Once he arrives, however, he is kidnapped by a gang of assassins who were so impressed with his on-screen adventures that they want to hire him to carry out an assassination for them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Budget
$2.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.1M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,400,000
- Revenue
- $3,100,000
Production Companies
- Four-Leaf Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harum Scarum about?
Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest movie, "Sands of the Desert". Once he arrives, however, he is kidnapp...
Who directed Harum Scarum?
Harum Scarum was directed by Gene Nelson.
How long is Harum Scarum?
Harum Scarum has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Harum Scarum released?
Harum Scarum was released on December 15, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harum Scarum?
The main cast of Harum Scarum includes Elvis Presley, Mary Ann Mobley, Fran Jeffries, Michael Ansara, Jay Novello.