Harum Scarum
“1001 Swingin' nights as ELVIS brings the Big Beat to Bagdad in a riotous, rockin' rollin' adventure spoof!!!”
Synopsis
Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies' man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest film. Upon arrival, however, he's kidnapped by a gang of assassins so impressed with his cinematic adventures that they want him to carry out an assassination for them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Harum ScarumOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-15
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Johnny Tyronne
Mary Ann Mobley
Princess Shalimar
Fran Jeffries
Aishah
Michael Ansara
Ptince Dragna
Jay Novello
Zacha
Phillip Reed
King Toranshah
Theo Marcuse
Sinan
Billy Barty
Baba
Dirk Harvey
Makar
Jack Costanzo
Julna
Larry Chance
Capt. Herat
Barbara Werle
Leilah
Brenda Benet
Emerald
Gail Gilmore
Sapphire
Wilda Taylor
Amethyst
Vicki Malkin
Sari
Ryck Rydon
Mustapha
Richard Reeves
Scarred Bedouin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.86x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Title
- Harum Scarum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Four-Leaf Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Nelson
Gerald Drayson Adams
Fred Jackman Jr.
Ben Lewis
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Gene Nelson
Director
Ben Lewis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harum Scarum
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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 film. Upon arrival, however, he's kidnapped by a gang of assassins so impressed with his cinematic adventures that they want him to carry out an assassination for them.
Who directed Harum Scarum?
Harum Scarum was directed by Gene Nelson.
Who stars in Harum Scarum?
The principal cast of Harum Scarum includes Elvis Presley, Mary Ann Mobley, Fran Jeffries, Michael Ansara, Jay Novello.
When was Harum Scarum released and how long is it?
Harum Scarum was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harum Scarum?
Harum Scarum had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (2.86 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harum Scarum?
Harum Scarum holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).