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The Thief of Bagdad

NR19401h 47mMichael Powell,Tim Whelan,Ludwig Berger
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS...."

When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.

AdventureFantasyRomance
PrincessLove At First SightGiant SpiderFlying HorseSultanFlying CarpetBagdadDjinnOrientThief

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Thief of Bagdad (1940) about?

When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.

Who stars in The Thief of Bagdad?

The Thief of Bagdad stars Conrad Veidt (Jaffar), Sabu (Abu), June Duprez (Princess), John Justin (Ahmad), Rex Ingram (Djinn). The film was directed by Michael Powell.

How long is The Thief of Bagdad?

The Thief of Bagdad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?

The Thief of Bagdad holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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