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This multiple Oscar-winning film is a magical, atmospheric, epic - its sumptuous art direction and beguiling special effects making this the definitive vision of the famous Arabian Nights tale.
Imprisoned by the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad - the rightful King of Bagdad - meets young Abu, the greatest thief in the land. Together they escape from the dungeon and travel to Basra where Abu falls in love with the Sultan's daughter. Jaffar casts a spell on the two lovers and the Princess reluctantly succumbs to Jaffar's advances in order to release them. To rescue her, Ahmad and Abu embark on a series of fantastical adventures, only just surviving a terrifying encounter with a Djinn, from whom Abu manages to extract three wishes...
Starring Sabu - the first Indian actor to attain star status in Hollywood - and directed by no less than six people (including Oscar-nominated director Michael Powell (Black Narcissus), The Thief of Bagdad won three Oscars (Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Special Effects) as well as a nomination for Best Original Score. Filmed in Wales, Cornwall and the Grand Canyon, it premiered on Christmas Day 1940 to universal and lasting acclaim., This multiple Oscar-winning film is a magical, atmospheric, epic - its sumptuous art direction and beguiling special effects making this the definitive vision of the famous Arabian Nights tale.
Imprisoned by the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad - the rightful King of Bagdad - meets young Abu, the greatest thief in the land. Together they escape from the dungeon and travel to Basra where Abu falls in love with the Sultan's daughter. Jaffar casts a spell on the two lovers and the Princess reluctantly succumbs to Jaffar's advances in order to release them. To rescue her, Ahmad and Abu embark on a series of fantastical adventures, only just surviving a terrifying encounter with a Djinn, from whom Abu manages to extract three wishes...
Starring Sabu - the first Indian actor to attain star status in Hollywood - and directed by no less than six people (including Oscar-nominated director Michael Powell (Black Narcissus), The Thief of Bagdad won three Oscars (Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Special Effects) as well as a nomination for Best Original Score. Filmed in Wales, Cornwall and the Grand Canyon, it premiered on Christmas Day 1940 to universal and lasting acclaim.
Special Features:
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- Network
- Michael Powell
- Zoltan Korda
- William Cameron Menzies
- Tim Whelan
- Alexander Korda
- Ludwig Berger
- U
- June Duprez
- Sabu
- Conrad Veidt
- 4:3
- English
- 1
- 2
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This multiple Oscar-winning film is a magical, atmospheric, epic - its sumptuous art direction and beguiling special effects making this the definitive vision of the famous Arabian Nights tale.
Imprisoned by the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad - the rightful King of Bagdad - meets young Abu, the greatest thief in the land. Together they escape from the dungeon and travel to Basra where Abu falls in love with the Sultan's daughter. Jaffar casts a spell on the two lovers and the Princess reluctantly succumbs to Jaffar's advances in order to release them. To rescue her, Ahmad and Abu embark on a series of fantastical adventures, only just surviving a terrifying encounter with a Djinn, from whom Abu manages to extract three wishes...
Starring Sabu - the first Indian actor to attain star status in Hollywood - and directed by no less than six people (including Oscar-nominated director Michael Powell (Black Narcissus), The Thief of Bagdad won three Oscars (Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Special Effects) as well as a nomination for Best Original Score. Filmed in Wales, Cornwall and the Grand Canyon, it premiered on Christmas Day 1940 to universal and lasting acclaim., This multiple Oscar-winning film is a magical, atmospheric, epic - its sumptuous art direction and beguiling special effects making this the definitive vision of the famous Arabian Nights tale.
Imprisoned by the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad - the rightful King of Bagdad - meets young Abu, the greatest thief in the land. Together they escape from the dungeon and travel to Basra where Abu falls in love with the Sultan's daughter. Jaffar casts a spell on the two lovers and the Princess reluctantly succumbs to Jaffar's advances in order to release them. To rescue her, Ahmad and Abu embark on a series of fantastical adventures, only just surviving a terrifying encounter with a Djinn, from whom Abu manages to extract three wishes...
Starring Sabu - the first Indian actor to attain star status in Hollywood - and directed by no less than six people (including Oscar-nominated director Michael Powell (Black Narcissus), The Thief of Bagdad won three Oscars (Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Special Effects) as well as a nomination for Best Original Score. Filmed in Wales, Cornwall and the Grand Canyon, it premiered on Christmas Day 1940 to universal and lasting acclaim.
Special Features:
- None Listed
- Network
- Michael Powell
- Zoltan Korda
- William Cameron Menzies
- Tim Whelan
- Alexander Korda
- Ludwig Berger
- U
- June Duprez
- Sabu
- Conrad Veidt
- 4:3
- English
- 1
- 2
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The Thief of Bagdad
Although this film as made a few decades ago, it still retains its magic. It won multiple Oscars and it is , for me, on a par with The Wizard of Oz. It is a wonderful tale from the Arabian Nights featuring a young boy, a Genie, an evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, a princess , a dungeon, flying carpets, and , of course, a hero. It has some stunning special effects and makes for simply captivating viewing. Children from the ages of 7 years onwards , in my opinion,will love this film. I bought it for my friend's children for Christmas and I know they will love it. I loved watching it as a child and to be honest, I still do ! Might buy one for myself, why not? If you are contemplating buying this film make sure you buy the one featuring Sabu, who was the first Indian actor to attain star status in Hollywood, I believe, and Conrad Veidt. Happy family viewing.
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