Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > The Brass Bottle (1964)

The Brass Bottle (1964) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 3 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   162 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 8% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Harry Keller
Writers:
F. Anstey (novel) and
Oscar Brodney (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Brass Bottle on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
15 June 1964 (Denmark) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy more
Plot:
Comedy about the proverbial genie who comes out of a bottle (a table lamp in this instance) to serve his new master... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Comments:
Before Andrew Divoff, there was.... Burl Ives!?!?!? more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tony Randall ... Harold Ventimore

Burl Ives ... Fakrash

Barbara Eden ... Sylvia Kenton
Kamala Devi ... Tezra
Edward Andrews ... Professor Kenton
Richard Erdman ... Seymour Jenks
Kathie Browne ... Hazel Jenks
Ann Doran ... Martha Kenton
Philip Ober ... William Beevor
Parley Baer ... Samuel Wackerbath
Howard Smith ... Senator Grindle
Lulu Porter ... Belly Dancer
Alex Gerry ... Dr. Travisley
Herb Vigran ... Eddie
Alan Dexter ... Joe
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
87 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Finland:S | Sweden:Btl

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Served as the inspiration for "I Dream of Jeannie" (1965). more
Quotes:
Harold Ventimore: Oh, my Kum Kum came. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "What's My Line?: (1963-10-13)" (1963) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Before Andrew Divoff, there was.... Burl Ives!?!?!?, 21 January 2003
7/10
Author: robeykr from Warminster, PA

Magically powerful, the ancient entity known as the D'Jinn can grant a person's wildest dreams, but in this day and age, can your lifestyle stand up to it?

The flip side of THE WISHMASTER, this film is a delightful romp that is comical and heartwarming.

Burl Ives is the D'Jinn, freed from 'The Brass Bottle" by architect Harold Ventimore (Tony Randall) -- who was intent on making it into a lamp!

Based on the book by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, the story shows the chaos that engulfs Harold's life as "Mr. Fakrash" attempts time and again to reward him for freeing him from the bottle. Meaning to be kind, he systematically causes Harold to loose his job, his fiancé, and ultimately, his freedom -- as the world comes to see him as a lunatic. There is no room in this modern world for Hocus Pocus.

I will not spoil the ending -- see it; this is one of Burl Ives' finest performances!

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Brass Bottle (1964)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
The Brass Bottle on DVD Dejael
This Became 'I Dream Of Jeannie' On TV Penultimate_Movie_Trivia_Expert
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Aladdin Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The Mysterious Jug The Hobbit Penelope
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.