The Thief of Bagdad(1940)

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Synopsis

A story of pure fantasy in the best Arabian Nights' tradition stars Sabu as the cunning young thief of Bagdad who encounters evil spells, magic carpets, and endless adventure. THE THIEF OF BAGHDAD has spectacular special effects by any standard and earned four Academy Awards, including Best (Color) Cinematography and Best Special Effects.
A story of pure fantasy in the best Arabian Nights' tradition stars Sabu as the cunning young thief of Bagdad who encounters evil spells, magic carpets, and endless adventure. THE THIEF OF BAGHDAD has spectacular special effects by …
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In Theaters

  • 1940

Rating

Not Rated

Genres

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Remake

Run Time

1 hour 46 minutes

Directors

Michael Powell

Director

Tim Whelan

Director

Andre De Toth

2nd unit director (2nd Unit)

Ludwig Berger

Director

Zoltan Korda

Director

CAST

Conrad Veidt

Jaffar

Sabu

Abu

June Duprez

Princess

John Justin

Prince Achmad

Rex Ingram

Djinni--The Genie

Mary Morris

Halima