The Thief of Bagdad
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The Thief of Bagdad

(1940)Directed by Michael Powell, Tim Whelan, Ludwig Berger107 minAdventure, Fantasy, Romance
“ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS....”

Prince Ahmad (John Justin) is blinded and driven out of Bagdad by the grand vizier Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), who wants the throne for himself. A scrappy young thief named Abu (Sabu) joins him, and together they set out to take back his place and the heart of a princess (June Duprez). Tim Whelan and Ludwig Berger film it in saturated Technicolor, with the Djinn (Rex Ingram) looming huge in the frame.

Conrad Veidtas Jaffar
Sabuas Abu
June Duprezas Princess
John Justinas Ahmad
Rex Ingramas Djinn
Morton Seltenas The Old King
Mary Morrisas Halima
Bruce Winstonas The Merchant
Hay Petrieas Astrologer
Adelaide Hallas Singer
Roy Emertonas Jailer
Allan Jeayesas The Story Teller
Joseph Cozieras Man Selling Fish (uncredited)
Toni Gableas Lady (uncredited)
Robert Greigas Man of Basra (uncredited)
Henry Hallettas Citizen (uncredited)
Miki Hoodas Citizen (uncredited)
Glynis Johnsas Princess's Maid (uncredited)
Alexander Laineas Urchin in Bagdad Market (uncredited)
Cleo Laineas Urchin in Bagdad Market (uncredited)
Sylvia Laineas Urchin in Bagdad Market (uncredited)
Leslie Phillipsas Urchin in Bagdad Market (uncredited)
John Salewas Fish Peddler (uncredited)