Here we have a delightful Technicolor escapade in the world of Hollywood Arabian fantasy. Rock Hudson is Harum, a young man seeking revenge for his father's murder, when he stumbles upon a very special sword. Oh, and a princess. Thrills, heroism, romance, magic and off the shelf political intrigue...
Rock Hudson brings a charismatic and dashing presence to the role of Harum, making him a likable and, even in a film like this, a believable hero. Piper Laurie turns in a spirited pwrfomance as the Feisty Princess in the habit of posing as a commoner (TM). It's handy for her, and for Harum, that her guards are utterly useless.
Stereotypical, melodramatic, predictable, nostalgic, colorful, loads of fun... There's some very, very funny dialogue in this, given what we know about Rock Hudson today. Hollywood wasn't subtle in hindsight.
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