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Yankee Pasha (1954): Cast & Plot

Yankee Pasha (1954) movie poster

Yankee Pasha is a 1954 adventure romantic film directed by Joseph Pevney, starring Jeff Chandler as Jason Starbuck, Rhonda Fleming and Forbes Murray. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Yankee Pasha (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Joseph Pevney
Genres
Adventure , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Yankee Pasha About?

The premise of Yankee Pasha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Every passionate moment of the strangest adventure ever told ! Tale of an adventurer trying to rescue a damsel kidnapped by pirates.

Yankee Pasha Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • pirate
  • harem
  • catfight
  • blonde
  • slave
  • orient
  • based on novel
  • girl
  • consul
  • salem massachusetts
  • massachusetts
  • harem girl
+16 more
  • sultan
  • 1800s
  • morocco
  • year 1800
  • swashbuckler adventure
  • redheaded woman
  • blonde woman
  • long blonde hair
  • violence
  • kiss
  • swashbuckler
  • duel
  • sword fight
  • sword
  • two word title
  • slapped in the face
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Cast & crew

Yankee Pasha Cast & Characters

Jeff Chandler leads the cast as Jason Starbuck, with Rhonda Fleming as Roxana Reil and Forbes Murray as Reil. Directed by Joseph Pevney; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Yankee Pasha

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From the director

More from Joseph Pevney

More films directed by Joseph Pevney, best-rated first: Man of a Thousand Faces, Mysterious Island of Beautiful Women, Who Is the Black Dahlia? and The Night of the Grizzly.

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Plot

Yankee Pasha Plot Summary

What happens in Yankee Pasha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jason Starbuck [Jeff Chandler] arrives as a rugged fur trapper in Salem, Massachusetts, in the year 1800, bringing a calm confidence that catches the eye of the town. A local general store owner throws down a challenge to a high-stakes horse race, and Starbuck’s edge begins with a helpful hint from Roxana Reil [Rhonda Fleming], the rider’s fiancée, who sees value in his skill and offers a savvy tip that could clinch the victory. Their encounter sparks a slow-burning romance, one that is tempered by reality and the steady counsel of Roxana’s father, who urges her to choose love wisely rather than rush into marriage.

Full summary

The whole story of Yankee Pasha, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Yankee Pasha?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Yankee Pasha Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Yankee pascià” and “In den Kerkern von Marokko”.

Also known as
  • Yankee pascià
  • In den Kerkern von Marokko
  • Esclava de amor
  • Escravas do Harem

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FAQ

Yankee Pasha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Yankee Pasha, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yankee Pasha?

Yankee Pasha runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Yankee Pasha released?

Yankee Pasha was released on April 17, 1954.

Who directed Yankee Pasha?

Yankee Pasha was directed by Joseph Pevney.

More films by Joseph Pevney

Who is in the cast of Yankee Pasha?

Yankee Pasha stars Jeff Chandler as Jason Starbuck, Rhonda Fleming as Roxana Reil and Forbes Murray as Reil, among 16 credited actors.

Does Yankee Pasha have a post-credit scene?

No. Yankee Pasha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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