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Release Year1940
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Fantasy, Romance
Votes302
DirectorTim Whelan, Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell
WritersMiles Malleson, Miklós Rózsa
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Thief of Bagdad
About The Thief of Bagdad
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.
Directed by Tim Whelan, Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, The Thief of Bagdad leans on a strong ensemble — Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1940.
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