Product Details

• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: WARNER HOME VIDEO
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0011FDVCC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,691 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "KISMET" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

This lavish adaptation of the popular musical play tells the tale of a poor street poet who manages to outwit the powerful caliph and win mates for himself and his daughter.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/CLASSICS UPC: 883929002764 Manufacturer No: 1000035645

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great songs, great cast! You won't be disapointed, August 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kismet [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Howard Keel, Ann Blyth and Sebastien Cabot are wonderful in this version of "Kismet." Delores Gray is simply magnificent as the sultry Lalume, and I just loved Vic Damone's lovestruck Caliph. The dialogue is witty and quite ahead of its time. Songs like "Stranger in Paradise," "Night of My Nights" and "Not Since Nineveh" are unforgettable. The costumes and sets, though not historically accurate, are lovely - the lavish wedding procession remains one of my favorite film scenes.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fabulous fantasy, November 8, 2001

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Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kismet [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've seen this musical countless times...it's always entertaining, and my appreciation for the performances increases with each viewing. Vocally and as a screen presence Howard Keel is superb, Ann Blyth and Vic Damone wonderful as the young lovers, and Dolores Gray sings up a storm and steals every scene she's in...her Lalume is sensational.

The sets and costumes are rich, colorful and imaginitive, and Jack Cole's choreography is terrific. The "Not Since Ninevah" number is a favorite...a big band jazz version of a Balinese dance. Robert Wright and George Forrest adapted the lovely music from themes by Borodin, and added some clever lyrics, but it's Keel and Gray that make this an irresistible treat.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MGM's FInest!, May 21, 2003

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Norma Pressimone (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kismet [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Reviews...reviews....what's in a review ? My unprofessional opinion may not count as well as the super paid pros, but each knows what makes him/her FEEL GOOD ! And this MGM lavish musical does make the grade.

Howard Keel is as usual, his vibrant self and carries out some of the lesser known tunes quite appealingly. Both Ann Blyth - luscious and Delores Gray - superb. But my "right for casting" hit ( despite a few critics ) goes to Vic Damone. He portrays the sober young Caliph with more insight and sex appeal than most (including himself) give him credit. Bravo Damone! "This is My Beloved" and "Stranger in Paradise" rate MGM it's flair for musical film. But his "Night of My Nights" - bedazzling. You've won my Mesopotamian HEART!