The Thief of Bagdad(1940)
“ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS....”
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.
Director
Tim Whelan
Studio
London Films Productions
Cast
Conrad Veidt
as Jaffar
Sabu
as Abu
June Duprez
as Princess
John Justin
as Ahmad
Rex Ingram
as Djinn
Miles Malleson
as Sultan
Morton Selten
as The Old King
Mary Morris
as Halima
Bruce Winston
as The Merchant
Hay Petrie
as Astrologer
Adelaide Hall
as Singer
Roy Emerton
as Jailer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
London Films Productions • Alexander Korda Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thief of Bagdad?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Thief of Bagdad (1940).
What is The Thief of Bagdad about?▼
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.
Who directed The Thief of Bagdad?▼
The Thief of Bagdad was directed by Tim Whelan and released in 1940. It is a adventure, fantasy, romance film.
How long is The Thief of Bagdad?▼
The Thief of Bagdad has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in The Thief of Bagdad?▼
The cast of The Thief of Bagdad includes Conrad Veidt as Jaffar, Sabu as Abu, June Duprez as Princess, John Justin as Ahmad, Rex Ingram as Djinn and more.
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