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The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

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

7.119401h 47mEN
AdventureFantasyRomance

Directed by Ludwig Berger

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

February 19, 1940

Director

Ludwig Berger

Official Trailer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

Jaffar

Sabu

Sabu

Abu

June Duprez

June Duprez

Princess

John Justin

John Justin

Ahmad

Rex Ingram

Rex Ingram

Djinn

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Sultan

Morton Selten

Morton Selten

The Old King

Mary Morris

Mary Morris

Halima

Bruce Winston

Bruce Winston

The Merchant

Hay Petrie

Hay Petrie

Astrologer

Adelaide Hall

Adelaide Hall

Singer

Roy Emerton

Roy Emerton

Jailer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Thief of Bagdad (1940), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Thief of Bagdad. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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