Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Apr 11, 1990 · Les 1001 nuits: Directed by Philippe de Broca. With Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Stéphane Freiss, Thierry Lhermitte. Zany subversion of the 1001 Nights myth that skips all of the stories and simply focuses on the lovely Scheherazade's escape from the lustful king with the help of a magic lamp and a time traveling astrologist.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Philippe de Broca
- 1990-04-11
Apr 11, 1990 · Overview. 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.
Synopsis. The young, beautiful virgin Sheherazade (Catherine Zeta-Jones, in her film debut) embarks on an adventure through the legends of the 1001 nights. Aided by a genie living in 1990 London who watches her through his TV, she meets all the great heroes and kings, when she's not getting stripped completely naked, that is.
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1001 Nights is a film directed by Philippe de Broca with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Stéphane Freiss, Thierry Lhermitte .... Year: 1990. Original title: Les 1001 nuits. Synopsis: Adventures of Sheherazade through the legends of the 1001 nightsYou can watch 1001 Nights through on the platforms:
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- France
- Jean Tournier
- Philippe de Broca
Synopsis by Clarke Fountain. The tale of this movie is familiar enough, Sheherazade (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been married to a ruler (Thierry Lhermitte) 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 ...
- Philippe de Broca
Apr 11, 1990 · Adventure. Comedy. 1000s. Zany subversion of the 1001 Nights myth that skips all of the stories and simply focuses on the lovely Scheherazade’s escape from the lustful king with the help of a magic lamp and a time traveling astrologist.
A fairy tale about the adventures of Sheherazade (Catherine Zeta-Jones) which she experiences with all the important characters from the fairy tales of 1001 nights. She is aided in this by a ghost who helps her on her journey through television. Full Cast & Crew.
