Golden Blade (1953)

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Universal's Technicolor cameras this time tell the story of Harun El Raschid (Rock Hudson), who innocently comes into possession of the magical Sword of Damascus. Sword in hand, our hero gains entrance to the court, tames the haughty, but socially aware, Princess Khairuzan (Piper Laurie) and finds… More Universal's Technicolor cameras this time tell the story of Harun El Raschid (Rock Hudson), who innocently comes into possession of the magical Sword of Damascus. Sword in hand, our hero gains entrance to the court, tames the haughty, but socially aware, Princess Khairuzan (Piper Laurie) and finds himself in the middle of a palace revolution. The evil Vizier Jafar (George Macready), may be able to trick the Caliph (Edgar Barrier) into letting the princess marry his boorish son Hadi (Gene Evans), but he cannot remove the magic sword from its resting place in the palace wall. Up steps Harun, who performs the task, King Arthur-style, a feat which brings him both the princess and half the Caliphate. The Golden Blade was filmed entirely on the Universal back lot. Watch for future stars Dennis Weaver and Guy Williams among the Baghdad populace. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.
Directed By: Nathan Juran
Written By: John Rich
Genres: Action & Adventure

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jay n

Very colorful nonsense is a fun ride but completely ridiculous. One of five films Rock did the year before he broke through to the top flight of stars and left this sort of fodder behind. Piper Laurie is beautiful and her clothes amazing, the fact that she was able to move beyond this… More
Very colorful nonsense is a fun ride but completely ridiculous. One of five films Rock did the year before he broke through to the top flight of stars and left this sort of fodder behind. Piper Laurie is beautiful and her clothes amazing, the fact that she was able to move beyond this kind of cinematic junk food and become an esteemed actress is a testament to her talent.

Cast

            Rock Hudson as Harun

            Piper Laurie as Princess Khairuzan

            Gene Evans as Hadi

            Edgar Barrier as Caliph

            George Macready as Jafar

            Alice Kelley as Handmaiden

            Kathleen Hughes as Bakhamra

            Steven Geray as Barcus

            Anita Ekberg as Handmaiden

            Erika Nordin as Handmaiden

            Valerie Jackson as Handmaiden

            Victor Romito as Sherkan

            Jack Baston as Chamberlain

            Martin Cichy as Adjustment

            Fred Graham as Sergeant

            Renate Huy as Handmaiden

            Dayton Lummis as Munkar

            Bill Radovich as Eunuch

            Dennis Weaver as Rabble Rouser

            Guy Williams as Town Crier

            Harry Wilson as Old Soldier

            Dorinda Clifton as Dancer

            Olga Lunick as Tavern Dancer

            Zachary Yaconelli as Waiter

            George "Shorty" Chirello as Artist

            Harry Lang as Magician

            Harry B. Mendoza as Chinese Magician
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