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Abdullah's Harem (1955)
Director: Gregory Ratoff
Cast: Gregory Ratoff, Kay Kendall, Marina Berti, Sydney Chaplin
4.4Runtime103 min
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Abdullah, absolute monarch of a wealthy Middle Eastern country, has everything a man could want. Everything, that is, until he falls for a beautiful model. She rejects his advances, however, along with his offers of riches and luxury, chosing instead an officer in the king's army as her lover. As all of this is going on, the ruler is oblivious to the growing discontent among his subjects, and the threat of revolt that is increasing with each passing day.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Abdullah's Harem (1955) directed by Gregory Ratoff received a mixed response, with a 4.4/10 rating on IMDb indicating a lukewarm audience reception. There is no information available about its critical reception or any major awards recognition.
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Fans of classic comedy and absurdist Middle Eastern settings will love this 1955 film directed by Gregory Ratoff. The story of an absolute monarch who falls for a beautiful woman, only to be rejected for a lowly officer, is both hilarious and surprisingly insightful, with strong performances from stars like Gregory Ratoff and Kay Kendall.