1001 Nights (1990)
Scheherazade's story will be told once again.
Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.
Director: Philippe de Broca
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 11, 1990
Cast
- Catherine Zeta-Jones - Sheherazade
- Gérard Jugnot - Jimmy Genious
- Thierry Lhermitte - The King
- Stéphane Freiss - Aladin
- Vittorio Gassman - Sinbad
- Roger Carel - The Great Vizier
- Marc Dudicourt
- Georges Montillier
- Alfredo Pea
- Eric Métayer
Screenplay
Music: Gabriel Yared
Cinematography: Jean Tournier
Editing: Henri Lanoë
Production: Club Investissement Média, Cinémax, Télémax, Telepool, Antenne 2, RAI
Country: Germany, France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Ancient Prophecy and the Chosen One's Fate, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe, Underwater Palace and the Mermaid King, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun
Keywords
hero, wife, magic, king, journey, genie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1001 Nights about?
- Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.
- Who directed 1001 Nights?
- 1001 Nights was directed by Philippe de Broca.
- Who stars in 1001 Nights?
- 1001 Nights stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Stéphane Freiss, Vittorio Gassman, Roger Carel.
- How long is 1001 Nights?
- 1001 Nights has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is 1001 Nights?
- 1001 Nights is a Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure film.
- Where was 1001 Nights produced?
- 1001 Nights was produced in Germany, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of 1001 Nights?
- The themes of 1001 Nights include: Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Ancient Prophecy and the Chosen One's Fate, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe, Underwater Palace and the Mermaid King, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun.