Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
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Synopsis
Jonesy and Lou are in Algeria looking for a wrestler they are promoting. Sergeant Axmann tricks them into joining the Foreign Legion, after which they discover Axmann's collaboration with the nasty Sheik Hamud El Khalid.
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Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-05
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Bud Abbott
Bud Jones
Lou Costello
Lou Hotchkiss
Patricia Medina
Nicole Dupre
Walter Slezak
Sgt. Axmann
Douglass Dumbrille
Sheik Hamud El Khalid
Leon Belasco
Hassam--Auctioneer
Marc Lawrence
Frankie
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
Abdullah
Tor Johnson
Abou Ben
Sammy Menacker
Bertram the Magnificent
Jack Raymond
Ali Ami
Fred Nurney
Commandant
Paul Fierro
Ibn
Henry Corden
Ibrim
Eric Alden
Arab (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
Baynes Barron
Orderly (uncredited)
Guy Beach
Saleem with False Teeth (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grant, Martin Ragaway, Leonard B. Stern
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Hans J. Salter, Walter Scharf, Elizabeth Firestone, Frank Skinner, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Edward Ward, Walter Schumann, Johnny Green
- Original Title
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
John Grant, Martin Ragaway, Leonard B. Stern, D.D. Beauchamp
Paul Sawtell, Hans J. Salter, Walter Scharf, Elizabeth Firestone, Frank Skinner, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Edward Ward, Walter Schumann, Johnny Green
George Robinson
Frank Gross
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
John Grant
Screenplay
Martin Ragaway
Screenplay
Leonard B. Stern
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Frank Gross
Editor
Robert Arthur
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
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What is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion about?
Jonesy and Lou are in Algeria looking for a wrestler they are promoting. Sergeant Axmann tricks them into joining the Foreign Legion, after which they discover Axmann's collaboration with the nasty Sheik Hamud El Khalid.
Who directed Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion?
The principal cast of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patricia Medina, Walter Slezak, Douglass Dumbrille.
When was Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion released and how long is it?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion was composed by Paul Sawtell, Hans J. Salter, Walter Scharf, Elizabeth Firestone, Frank Skinner, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Edward Ward, Walter Schumann, Johnny Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).