The Adventures of Hajji Baba
“The girls pronounce it "Hotcha Baba!"”
Synopsis
In Ispahan, Persia, Hajji Baba is leaving his father's shop to seek a greater fortune, while the Princess Fawzia is trying to talk her father, the Caliph into giving her in marriage to Nur-El-Din, a rival prince known far and wide as mean and fickle. Her father intends for Fawzia to marry a friend and ally, and makes plans to send her to him.
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The Adventures of Hajji Baba (1954) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-16
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John Derek
Hajji Baba
Elaine Stewart
Princess Fakzia
Amanda Blake
Banah
Thomas Gomez
Osman Aga
Rosemarie Stack
Ayesha
Paul Picerni
Nurel-Din
Donald Randolph
Caliph
Laurette Luez
Meriam
Anna Navarro
Slave Girl (uncredited)
Claude Akins
Chief Executioner (uncredited)
Kenneth Alton
Messenger (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Guard (uncredited)
Mary Ellen Batten
Arabian Girl (uncredited)
Paul Baxley
Escort Warrior (uncredited)
Robert Bice
Musa (uncredited)
Anna Lee Carroll
Slave Girl (uncredited)
Booth Colman
Akim (uncredited)
Jean Corbett
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- James Justinian Morier, Richard Collins
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Hajji Baba
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Weis
James Justinian Morier, Richard Collins
Dimitri Tiomkin
Harold Lipstein
William Austin
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Don Weis
Director
William Austin
Editor
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Gene Allen
Production Design
Renié
Costume Design
Richard Collins
Writer
Walter Wanger
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Hajji Baba
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What is The Adventures of Hajji Baba about?
In Ispahan, Persia, Hajji Baba is leaving his father's shop to seek a greater fortune, while the Princess Fawzia is trying to talk her father, the Caliph into giving her in marriage to Nur-El-Din, a rival prince known far and wide as mean and fickle. Her father intends for Fawzia to marry a friend and ally, and makes plans to send her to him.
Who directed The Adventures of Hajji Baba?
The Adventures of Hajji Baba was directed by Don Weis.
Who stars in The Adventures of Hajji Baba?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Hajji Baba includes John Derek, Elaine Stewart, Amanda Blake, Thomas Gomez, Rosemarie Stack.
When was The Adventures of Hajji Baba released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Hajji Baba was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Hajji Baba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Hajji Baba was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Adventures of Hajji Baba based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Hajji Baba is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Justinian Morier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Hajji Baba?
The Adventures of Hajji Baba holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).