The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

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

The Thief of Bagdad (1940) poster

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.

Director: Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Editing: Charles Crichton
Production: London Films Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Magic of Love at First Sight

Keywords

princess, love at first sight, giant spider, flying horse, sultan, flying carpet, bagdad, djinn, orient, thief, baghdad, blindness, genie, arabian nights, crystal ball

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thief of Bagdad 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 directed The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad was directed by Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan.
Who stars in The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad stars Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram, Miles Malleson.
How long is The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad is a Adventure, Fantasy, Romance film.
Where was The Thief of Bagdad produced?
The Thief of Bagdad was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Thief of Bagdad?
The themes of The Thief of Bagdad include: The Magic of Love at First Sight.