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The Thief of Bagdad is a 1940 British Technicolor historical fantasy film, produced by Alexander Korda and directed by Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger and Tim Whelan, with additional contributions by William Cameron Menzies and Korda brothers Vincent and Zoltán. The film stars Indian-born teen actor Sabu, Conrad Veidt, John Justin, and June Duprez.
A classic fantasy adventure film based on the Arabian Nights tale of Aladdin. A young sultan, a thief, and a princess face the evil Jaffar and his magic in a quest to reclaim the city of Bagdad.
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- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan
- 1940-12-25
Nov 6, 2019 · After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Prince...
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The Thief of Bagdad is a 1924 American silent adventure film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Douglas Fairbanks, and written by Achmed Abdullah and Lotta Woods. Freely adapted from One Thousand and One Nights , it tells the story of a thief who falls in love with the daughter of the Caliph of Baghdad.
May 6, 2009 · The story is loosely borrowed from Douglas Fairbanks Sr.'s "The Thief of Bagdad" (1924), itself a great film. Fairbanks Jr. told me it was his father's favorite. One major change is crucial: In the silent film, the thief and the romantic lead were one and the same, played by Fairbanks. In the 1940 film, they are made into two characters.
A classic fantasy film inspired by The Arabian Nights, with stunning Technicolor, effects, and music. Learn about the Korda brothers, the film's production, and its impact on cinema history.
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