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Blackmail | Sheik
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Budget 2,400,000 USD
Box Office Collection 3,100,000 USD
Listed among "The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made" in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson's "The Official Razzie® Movie Guide."
Upon hearing about the movie for the first time, Elvis loved the idea of his character as being somewhat of a sheik. He liked the character because he thought he resembled Rudolph Valentino. During filming in Los Angeles, he would wear the headpiece on his way home and even to the dinner table at his house in Bel-Air. Eventually, he grew tired of the film because his character was made to look like a fool.
Elvis was paid a $1,000,000 salary for the one and only time for this movie.
After seeing this film, a studio executive quipped: "Elvis' movies don't need titles; they could just be numbered!"
After reading the script, Col. Tom Parker thought the film was a comedy and suggested having a talking camel in the movie.
"Johnny Tyronne: [Referring to the children that Sinan threatens to kill if Johnny does not assassinate the King] How can I be sure they won't be harmed? Aishah: Assassinate King Toranshah and you have Sinan's promise that no harm will come to them. In over one thousand years, no leader of the assassins has ever violated a promise. Johnny Tyronne: Well it's nice to know you're doing business with such a reputable firm."
"Johnny Tyronne: I like the way you settle your scores, your Majesty. King Toranshah: I couldn't kill my own brother, Johnny. But I am sending him into exile, with his favorite chess player Johnny Tyronne: Just be a nice king and don't exile him into the USA."
