The Thief of Bagdad

The Thief of Bagdad

1940 · 107 min · EN · NR · 7.1 (312 votes)
Dir. Tim Whelan, Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell · Starring Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram, Miles Malleson · Music Miklós Rózsa

“ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS....”

AdventureFantasyRomance

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.

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A dazzling Technicolor dreamscape unfolds with grand adventure and heartfelt romance. This classic fantasy sweeps you away on a flying carpet, filled with magic, daring escapes, and the thrill of a true Arabian Nights tale.

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