Song of Scheherazade

Song of Scheherazade

The THRILLING Music of RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

NR 1947 · 105 min · ★ 6.6 · Adventure, Drama, Music

In 1865, the cadets of a Russian Naval Academy ship have shore leave in Morocco; among them is (fictionalized) future composer 'Nicky' Rimsky-Korsakov. In search of a piano, Nicky and singing ship's doctor Klin meet a family of once-wealthy Spanish colonists...and their daughter Cara who secretly dances in a cabaret. Romantic complications ensue, but Nicky seems less interested in Cara's favors than in inspirations for his future masterpieces.

Directed by Walter Reisch · Written by Walter Reisch

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Cast

Yvonne De Carlo Cara de Talavera
Brian Donlevy Capt. Vladimir Gregorovitch
Jean-Pierre Aumont Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Eve Arden Madame de Talavera
Phillip Reed Prince Mischetsky
John Qualen Lorenzo
Elena Verdugo Fioretta
Richard Lane Lieutenant
George Dolenz Pierre, the Headwaiter
Terry Kilburn Midshipman Lorin
Charles Kullmann Dr. Klin
Chuck Roberson Midshipman (uncredited)

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