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1001 Nights

PG1h 38m1990Philippe de Broca
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"Scheherazade's story will be told once again."

Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.

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What is 1001 Nights (1990) about?

Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.

Who stars in 1001 Nights?

1001 Nights stars Catherine Zeta-Jones (Sheherazade), Gérard Jugnot (Jimmy Genious), Thierry Lhermitte (The King), Stéphane Freiss (Aladin), Vittorio Gassman (Sinbad). The film was directed by Philippe de Broca.

How long is 1001 Nights?

1001 Nights has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG.

Where can I watch 1001 Nights?

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