Harum is a fearless man of the people who comes to Bagdad to avenge the murder of his father and meets Krairuzan, a princess disguised as a commoner, who discovers a plot by a band of evil schemers trying to do away with her father, the Caliph. Meanwhile, Harum retrieves a golden sword which, in his hands, makes him invincible. Harum uses the sword in the name of justice and is doing quite well until a duplicate sword is placed in his scabbard during one of his off-guard moments, and he winds up in chains.
It's a fun adventure, one thousand and one nights meets Arthurian legend sword in the stone. Rock Hudson does well as the hero, sword fighting with the bad guys, as does the ravishing Piper Laurie, whose character is quite energetic and charming. They both have good chemistry. The vizier played by George Macready and Gene Evans as his dim witted son are villains of the piece, who want to take over Baghdad.
It's colourful, fast paced, humorous, has swordfights and romance - it's not to be taken too seriously, but fun, harmless escapism.
It's a fun adventure, one thousand and one nights meets Arthurian legend sword in the stone. Rock Hudson does well as the hero, sword fighting with the bad guys, as does the ravishing Piper Laurie, whose character is quite energetic and charming. They both have good chemistry. The vizier played by George Macready and Gene Evans as his dim witted son are villains of the piece, who want to take over Baghdad.
It's colourful, fast paced, humorous, has swordfights and romance - it's not to be taken too seriously, but fun, harmless escapism.