The Thief of Bagdad
dir. Ludwig Berger
80
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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.
Critics consensus
Dashing, dazzling, and altogether magical, The Thief of Bagdad is an enchanting fantasy for children of all ages.
Directed byLudwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan
StarringConrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram, Miles Malleson
Written byMiles Malleson, Miklós Rózsa
CinematographyGeorges Périnal
EditingCharles Crichton
MusicMiklós Rózsa
The Thief of Bagdad
1940 · NR · 1h 47m
Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
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.
Critics Consensus
Dashing, dazzling, and altogether magical, The Thief of Bagdad is an enchanting fantasy for children of all ages.
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