Kismet is a 1967 American TV film. It is an adaptation of the musical Kismet directed by Bob Henry.

Kismet
Written bySidney Michaels
Charles Lederer
Luther Davis
Directed byBob Henry
StarringJosé Ferrer
Barbara Eden
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerJames Loren
ProducerNorman Rosemont
EditorJames E. Brady
Running time90 minutes
Production companyABC
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseOctober 24, 1967 (1967-10-24)

Plot

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Cast

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Production

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It was produced by Norman Rosemont, who had produced the stage musical TV adaptations Brigadoon (1966) and Carousel (1967). He cast Ferrer after seeing him on stage in Man of La Mancha.[1]

Reception

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The Christian Science Monitor called it "solid cotton candy."[2]

References

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  1. ^ Baubles, bangles and top cast in 'Kismet' Humphrey, Hal. Los Angeles Times 22 Oct 1967: r2.
  2. ^ Scorecards needed for a 'Very Special Week': 'Johnny Belinda' Bangles and beads An hour with Mrs. Ponti By Louise Sweeney. The Christian Science Monitor 28 Oct 1967: 14.
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